Unprecedented Blizzard in Louisiana: A Harsh Reality of Climate Change

January 25, 2025

In a state renowned for its humid subtropical climate, the recent blizzard that blanketed Louisiana in ice and snow—a phenomenon unseen since the 1800s—has sparked heated debates about the validity of climate change. Some critics have seized upon this rare event as evidence against global warming, arguing that such extreme cold disproves the notion of […]


Louisiana Bucket Brigade Responds to Trump Administration’s Return to Office and First Day Policies

January 22, 2025

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Bucket Brigade released the following statement regarding the Trump inauguration and the battery of first day policies, including a lifting of the pause on gas exports. The statement should be attributed to Anne Rolfes, Executive Director. “As a new Administration takes office and proceeds to act on behalf of the fossil […]


New Orleans Faces Massive Road Work in Infrastructure Update

December 2, 2024

New Orleans residents have been navigating a maze of road construction projects as the city undertakes a major infrastructure overhaul. The work is part of the Joint Infrastructure Recovery Request (JIRR) program, a partnership between the City of New Orleans and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). The initiative aims to repair […]


New Orleans Electric Scooter & Bike: A Car-Free Guide

October 31, 2024

New Orleans, with its unique blend of history, culture, and beautiful neighborhoods, is steadily embracing a more sustainable, car-free future. As the city grapples with increasing traffic congestion, high parking costs, and the environmental impact of personal vehicles, many residents are turning to alternative modes of transportation. Electric scooters, electric bikes, and public transportation are […]


Louisiana Bucket Brigade and Inclusive Louisiana Reveal Identities of Enslaved People Buried on Formosa Plastics Site in St. James Parish

October 11, 2024

In a groundbreaking revelation, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade (LABB) and Inclusive Louisiana are set to unveil a report detailing the identities of enslaved individuals buried on the proposed Formosa Plastics site in St. James Parish. The report, titled Buried at Buena Vista: The Untold Stories of Five Enslaved People, brings to light the harrowing histories […]


Landmark Environmental Racism Case to Be Heard by Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

October 2, 2024

On Monday, October 7, a pivotal case addressing environmental racism will come before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The lawsuit, filed by Inclusive Louisiana, Mount Triumph Baptist Church, and RISE St. James, challenges decades of alleged discriminatory land use practices by the St. James Parish Council. These practices, the plaintiffs […]


PLEDGE Coalition Calls for Environmental Justice Commitment from Congressional Candidates

October 1, 2024

The Protect Louisiana’s Environment and Demand a Green Economy (PLEDGE) coalition, a network of environmental organizations from southern Louisiana, has urged Congressional candidates in Louisiana’s 2nd District to commit to a five-point environmental justice platform. During a press conference on Monday, the coalition outlined its demands, calling for action on environmental justice issues and a […]


Recent Flaring Signals Perpetual Operational Problems at Venture Global Gas Export Facility

September 27, 2024

CAMERON, LA – Residents near Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass (CP) gas export facility have documented excessive flaring over the last few weeks, signaling ongoing operational problems at the facility. “As a landowner and resident of Cameron Parish LA it is discouraging to see Venture Global CP flaring night and day this week.” said John Allaire, a retired environmental […]


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