With recent ruling, federal judge cuts at least $240 million from state’s BP fine
Federal court ruling sharply reduces the determination of the amount of oil spilled.
Category: Environment
State coastal experts beginning study to assess costs, benefits of river diversions
Fishing community says the huge infusions of fresh water will drive away their livelihood.
Federal judge hears same arguments that failed oil and gas industry in state court
State Supreme Court action may delay federal ruling on law that seeks to kill flood-authority suit.
Louisiana’s moon shot: A look at the state’s historic gamble to save the coast
The state hopes to save its rapidly disappearing coast with a 50-year, $50 billion plan based on science that’s never been tested and money it doesn’t have. What could go wrong?
St. Bernard’s rejection of flood-protection tax could ripple across east bank
Voters rejected a 67 percent increase in a tax that funds flood protection.
Property-tax vote in St. Bernard will affect flood protection across entire east bank
Voters considering a Dec. 6 question to raise property tax that pays for levee operation and maintenance.
Property-tax vote in St. Bernard will affect flood protection across entire east bank
Voters considering a Dec. 6 question to raise property tax that pays for levee operation and maintenance.
Live stream: Attorney suing oil and gas industry talks with Lens reporter (video)
Join us as part of our monthly Breakfast with the Newsmakers series
You’re invited: Spend an hour with the chief attorney suing oil and gas industry
Gladstone Jones and reporter Bob Marshall will square off in wide-ranging discussion of historic lawsuit.
Flood board deciding to protect now or save money for later work
The local flood protection authority is trying to determine whether it should let the Army Corps of Engineers add a protective layer to levees that may have been built too low. If the work happens and then the levees have to be raised, it would waste a lot of money — but the protective layer would add protection right away.
