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 […]
Louisiana is facing a long emergency. Storms are more frequent. Insurance costs are rising. Jobs are not keeping pace. All of it is connected, and all of it is holding the state back. The Data Center’s 2024 report, Pathways to Prosperity: Louisiana, shows that while the rest of the country added jobs and built economic […]
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 […]
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, […]
Editor’s note: The article has been updated to reflect current developments. New Orleans is one of the most dynamic, culturally rich cities in the world. But beneath the music, food, and celebration lies a sobering question that’s been asked more and more in recent years: Is New Orleans really sinking? The answer is yes. And, […]
In a state renowned for its humid subtropical climate, the recent blizzard that blanketed Louisiana blizzard climate 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 […]
As Hurricane Beryl barrels through the Caribbean, it stands as a stark reminder of the intensifying storms brought about by climate change. Beryl’s rapid intensification and early-season fury underscore the urgent need to address the environmental shifts contributing to such extreme weather events. Current Status of Hurricane Beryl Hurricane Beryl, now a powerful Category 4 […]
The US Supreme Court is back in session today, and back to welcoming the public into the courtroom. Oath Keeper leader Stewart Rhodes and four associates planned to continue their plot even after the 2020 election results were certified. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the world is in "a life-or-death struggle" for survival against climate change.
An official court filing from the Department of Justice on Tuesday shows that Trump "likely concealed and removed" classified documents from a storage room at Mar-a-Lago. Years of neglect coupled with torrential rain have led to the failure of the main water treatment facility in Jackson, Mississippi. Record flooding in Pakistan has killed 1,162 people since mid-June and has turned a large portion of Sindh Province into a 100-kilometer-wide (62-mile) lake.
Those who hold loans and make less than $125,000 per year will receive 10,000 in student loan forgiveness. Ranchers in Texas, are culling their herds. Maxwell Frost, becomes one of the first members of Gen Z to run for Congress.
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