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Environment

Organizer who specialized in catastrophe conferences admits to financial disasters

A self-described "philanthropist-entrepreneur" specializes in disaster conferences, drawing high-powered speakers but leaving behind-the-scenes contractors looking for a paycheck.
by Ariella Cohen June 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB updates plan to rid Audubon Charter soils of sky-high lead contamination

by Jessica Williams June 7, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite health fears, trailers are housing disaster victims

FEMA trailers that sheltered New Orleanians after Katrina after back in service on the resale market, despite health warnings and a government ban on their use as housing.
by Ariella Cohen May 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Tales of a river gone mad and a would-be suicide’s cork leg

by Mark Moseley May 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

The glass is half empty for recycling: New city program will not take bottles or jars

by Karen Gadbois May 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Berm blather distracts us from the real issue: slapdash drilling

by Mark Moseley April 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

One year after BP oil spill, The Lens & WWOZ want to hear your stories

by Ariella Cohen April 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council ponders whether recycling carts are too big; French Quarter may get service

by Karen Gadbois March 23, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Recycling carts, service and costs top agenda for City Council committee meeting

by Karen Gadbois March 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

$16 billion question: BP’s liability in Macondo disaster

by Mark Moseley February 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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