Can sediment diversions from river keep up with land loss, rising Gulf?
Unabated global warming has moved the goal posts for coastal restoration efforts.
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Environment
Increasing estimates for sea-level rise bring questions on coastal plan
As the state prepares its regular five-year update on the 50-year Coastal Master Plan, officials are considering evolving research that shows that climate change and subsidence getting worse. Will the state's work be worth the cost and effort?
Levee board argues in federal appeals court for revival of landmark lawsuit
Oil and gas industry won dismissal of matter at lower court, saying local board doesn't have standing.
Governor names new coastal czar to guide state’s 50-year wetlands projects
LSU grad has worked in civil engineering and Army Corps of Engineers projects.
Yes, fighting climate change means Louisiana oil workers will lose jobs
Further thoughts on the Paris climate accord from a local activist.
Oops! Effort to save monarch butterflies hastens their possible extinction
Tropical milkweed is pretty — and deadly to monarch butterflies. Know when to root it out.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Operations is January’s Newsmaker (video)
New storm-surge maps from Weather Service show worst-case models
Letter from Paris, with love and sorrow: Why I came to the Climate Conference
We are nearing a tipping point — if we haven't already passed the point of no return.
