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Environment

Risk-averse agencies slowed Katrina response, and important measures have yet to be implemented, expert contends

Mandatory evacuation may be an impractical response ahead of a hurricane, especially for frail elderly, contends Col. Terry Ebbert, the man who was in charge of New Orleans disaster response when 'the big one' hit.
by Col. Terry Ebbert September 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Friday: Survival of coastal loss lawsuit could be determined by committee’s board pick

A nominating committee must meet again Friday because its prior vote didn't follow state law.
by Bob Marshall September 25, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Committee must meet again Friday to pick board member for levee authority

They didn’t follow the law when picking a supporter of the controversial suit against oil and gas companies.
by Bob Marshall September 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Search narrows for firms to provide proposals to restore Louisiana coast

The finalists will develop plans over the next six months.
by Bob Marshall September 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Committee’s decision preserves levee authority’s lawsuit against oil and gas industry — for now

Selections for the regional levee authority don’t shift the majority supporting coastal loss lawsuit.
by Bob Marshall September 18, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Thursday: Committee to nominate regional levee board members

Their choices could determine the fate of the levee authority's lawsuit against the oil and gas industry.
by Bob Marshall September 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens, ProPublica journalists describe how they reported ‘Losing Ground’ project (video)

Cattle rancher Earl Armstrong and fishing guide Ryan Lambert spoke about witnessing coastal loss firsthand.
by Steve Myers September 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

You’re invited: Learn how we created and reported the Losing Ground project

Join us for a panel discussion with the characters in the story and to learn about what's next for the project.
by Anne Mueller September 9, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Vitter panders to ozone polluters and Louisianans pay the price: poor health

The senator campaigns against strengthened EPA regs before they are even released.
by John Walke September 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Losing Ground: Southeast Louisiana is disappearing, quickly

Scientists say one of the greatest environmental and economic disasters in the nation’s history is rushing toward a catastrophic conclusion. ProPublica and The Lens explore why it's happening and what will be lost if nothing is done.
by Bob Marshall, Al Shaw and Brian Jacobs August 28, 2014 Updated September 29, 2014

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