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States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.
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Case studies of two cities and a state that faced lead contamination problems may give New Orleans a roadmap to cleaning its pollution.
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After months of complaints from residents about skyrocketing rates, Delta Utilities appeared before the New Orleans City Council to answer questions about its billing structure.
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Louisiana has more proposed carbon capture and sequestration projects than any other state, according to a new analysis of federal government data that’s prompting outcry from environmental groups concerned the expansion is outpacing safety.
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Carbon capture hasn’t delivered major climate benefits — and the plants would still emit thousands of tons of pollution.
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At a city council meeting, Jason Hughes asked Sewerage and Water Board officials why the utility did not address complaints made as far back as December until late last week.
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The center served as a hub for emergency response during disasters and as well as an important cultural resource for Indigenous residents of Dulac.
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Traditional plastic beads can be toxic and bad for the environment. In response, some are moving away from plastic beads, using locally recycled glass instead.
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Verite News tested lead levels at more than 80 parks. Even trace amounts of the toxic metal can cause learning problems and behavioral issues in children.
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Oil and gas canals. You’ve likely heard about the canals—tens of thousands of them, ever-widening, shredding the wetlands. The canals are what some scientists say is Louisiana’s major cause of land loss. In Part 3 of our collaboration with Wetlands Radio, we explore the impact of canals, why industry has gotten away with the damage, and what's being done about it now.
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U.S. District Court Judge Carl Barbier said he plans to rule on whether to dismiss the lawsuit as soon as possible.