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Category: Environment
Louisiana Fishermen Join Environmental Activists to Protest New LNG Terminals
November 14, 2022The proliferation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals across the state has been hailed by the state’s Republican leaders and Gov. John Bel Edwards as an excellent economic opportunity for the state. However, the state’s fisheries have a different view.
Tens of Thousands At Risk of Disconnection As Entergy Resumes Shutoffs Tomorrow
October 31, 2022According to information released by the utility, over 20,000 accounts are at risk of disconnection, prompting local advocacy groups to push the city council to take steps to extend the current moratorium.
Who Can Best Serve New Orleans Ratepayers on the Louisiana Public Service Commission?
October 7, 2022With ever-increasing environmental racism in Cancer Alley, ongoing dependence on fossil fuels and the escalating cost of utilities coupled with the billions of federal dollars flowing into Louisiana for broadband and other badly-needed services, the upcoming election for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, District 3 might be our most important LPSC race in the last 50 years.
The Water Collaborative Seeks To Assist All at Flood Risk Through Education, Policy and Equity
October 7, 2022Established in 2017, The Water Collaborative is an organization that seeks to build a diverse network for all impacted by flood risk by focusing on equitable practices to live and thrive with water.
RISE St. James Brings Awareness About Chemicals With Monthly Series
October 6, 2022CHEMICAL OF THE MONTH -Benzene A service program of RISE St. James; Caitlion O. Hunter, Juris Doctor, Class of 2022, Past President, Loyola Environmental Law Society; Tim Schütz, PhD Researcher, […]
Saltwater Moves Up Mississippi River Towards New Orleans, USACE to Construct Barrier Sill
September 29, 2022Saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River has reached the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) trigger levels, prompting them to begin construction of a barrier sill to protect municipal drinking water intakes in Plaquemines Parish, the Corps said on Wednesday.
Glass Half Full and Windsor Court Teaming Up To Offer Glass Recycling to the City
September 21, 2022Glass Half Full, the innovative New Orleans glass recycling company is partnering with Windsor Court Hotel to recycle over 6000 pounds of glass every month. Glass Half Full was founded […]
Louisiana Court Vacates Formosa Plastics Permits
September 16, 2022On Wednesday, Louisiana’s 19th Judicial District Court vacated the air permits issued to Formosa Plastics for its proposed petrochemical complex in St. James Parish. The move is a reversal of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s decision to issue the permits and a win for local activists working against environmental racism throughout the region.
Political Blackmail: SWB Infrastructure Funding Withheld Over New Orleans Abortion Stance
August 23, 2022The Louisiana State Bond Commission denied $39 million in funding for a critical New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board infrastructure project at the urging of Attorney General Jeff Landry.
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