The names of the dead were lost beneath a sugarcane field in St. James Parish. For decades, families whispered that their ancestors were buried there. This includes enslaved men, women, and children whose remains lay unmarked because white landowners denied them proper burial. When heavy machinery arrived, those whispers turned into a crisis. The land, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Earth Day lands differently here. In New Orleans, residents don’t need reminders about the environment. They live with its consequences daily. Flooding is no longer seasonal; it’s expected. Heatwaves last longer. Insurance rates are pushing people out of their homes. And every year, the coastline slips further away. Since the 1930s, Louisiana has lost over […]
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 […]
For generations of Black New Orleanians, Lincoln Beach New Orleans wasn’t just a place to cool off — it was a sanctuary in a segregated city. From the 1930s to the mid-1960s, this stretch of Lake Pontchartrain shoreline offered families joy, music, and a rare sense of belonging. But Lincoln Beach was born out of […]
In a lot of places, climate change still feels like a distant threat. But here in New Orleans, it’s already here — not as some abstract warning, but as a daily reality. It’s in our streets, our homes, our wallets, and our skies. This isn’t just about the next big storm. It’s about what life […]
New Orleans is already living through New Orleans climate crisis change. While other cities plan for a future of rising seas and intensifying storms, we’ve been navigating that reality for decades. The storms come faster. The heat lingers longer. And the systems that are supposed to protect us? Cracking at the seams. This isn’t just […]
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, […]
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