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Flood Watch, Rising River, and No Spillway Opening: New Orleans Faces a Critical Week of Water Warnings

May 7, 2025

New Orleans is bracing for a potentially dangerous combination of heavy rainfall, rising river levels, and overburdened infrastructure as a Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday evening. With saturated ground, near-capacity drainage systems, and the Mississippi River teetering near flood stage, the city faces a tense weather week. Despite earlier indications, the Bonnet Carré […]

New Orleans Is Sacrificing the Lower Ninth Ward Again, This Time for Grain

May 2, 2025

A neighborhood that rebuilt from catastrophe is now facing a new threat—the Port NOLA grain terminal, freight trains, grain dust, and a project pushed forward without their consent. The trains are coming back to the Lower Ninth Ward, not as a symbol of progress, but as a warning that once again, New Orleans’ most resilient […]

New Orleans: America’s First Climate Refugee City?

April 30, 2025

New Orleans has always lived on the edge — geographically, culturally, and now, environmentally. But the risks facing the city today aren’t theoretical. They’re already reshaping the lives of thousands. As stronger hurricanes, rising seas, and surging insurance rates push residents out, New Orleans may soon earn a grim distinction: the first U.S. city where […]

DOE Grants Approval for CP2 Gas Export Terminal Amid Growing Opposition, Sparking Outcry from Louisiana Stakeholders

April 25, 2025

The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted conditional CP2 LNG terminal approval for the construction of the CP2 gas export terminal, a controversial project spearheaded by the fossil fuel company Venture Global. The proposed facility would be located in the already overburdened Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico that has […]

Toxic Tourism: Plantation Tours, Pollution, and the Shadow of Cancer Alley

April 23, 2025

Tourists continue to visit Louisiana’s River Parishes, drawn by the canopy of oaks and the image of the Old South. At places like Oak Alley and Laura Plantation, they stroll through gardens, take photos on columned porches, and hear stories about elegance and tradition. What they rarely hear is how the legacy of these estates […]

The Silent Struggle: How Climate Change Is Displacing Communities in New Orleans East

April 16, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article is intended as an exploratory overview of the past, present, and future of New Orleans East amid the climate crisis. While it draws from a wide array of public sources and verified data, it is not a long-form investigative feature. Instead, it serves as a foundation for ongoing conversations and reporting […]

Living Dinosaurs: The Role of Alligators in Louisiana’s Wetlands Ecosystem

April 11, 2025

In the heart of Louisiana’s wetlands, an ancient creature still roams—unchanged for millions of years and critical to the region’s ecological balance. The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is more than just a symbol of the bayou; it’s a living dinosaur whose survival is deeply intertwined with the health of the state’s fragile wetlands. Alligators: Keystone […]

New Orleans Named One of the Worst Cities for Seasonal Allergies—Here’s Why It’s Getting Worse

April 8, 2025

If you’ve been sneezing more than usual this spring in New Orleans, you’re not alone. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the Crescent City was recently ranked the second-worst city in the U.S. for seasonal allergies. That’s right—only Wichita, Kansas fared worse. For locals, this might not come as a surprise, […]

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