louisiana environment

Louisiana Senate Committee Advances Fluoride Regulation Bill

News Summary A Louisiana Senate committee has approved Senate Bill 2, which aims to tighten restrictions on fluoride in public…

8 hours ago

Concerns Mount in St. James Parish Over Koch Methanol Expansion

News Summary St. James Parish, Louisiana, is embroiled in a legal battle over the expansion of the Koch Methanol plant,…

1 week ago

New Orleans Faces a Stormy Future Amid FEMA Funding Cuts

News Summary As hurricane season approaches, New Orleans is grappling with cuts to the FEMA's BRIC program, jeopardizing vital funding…

2 weeks ago

Turmoil at Louisiana DEQ Over Workplace Culture Concerns

News Summary The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is facing significant scrutiny over its workplace culture, with accusations against Secretary…

2 weeks ago

Concerns Rise Over Toxic Work Environment at Louisiana DEQ

News Summary The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) faces backlash due to allegations of a toxic work environment under…

2 weeks ago

Chevron Faces Major Setback: $744.6 Million Bill for Louisiana Wetlands Restoration

News Summary A Louisiana jury has ordered Chevron to pay $744.6 million for the restoration of coastal wetlands damaged by…

2 weeks ago

St. James Parish Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Environmental Racism

News Summary St. James Parish in Louisiana is embroiled in a civil rights lawsuit initiated by three faith-based community groups.…

2 weeks ago

Plaquemines Parish Secures Major Environmental Victory Against Chevron

News Summary In a landmark ruling, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, won $744.6 million from Chevron for coastal restoration due to extensive…

3 weeks ago

Chevron Ordered to Pay $744.6 Million for Wetland Damages

News Summary A Louisiana jury has ordered Chevron to pay approximately $744.6 million for environmental damages that have caused significant…

3 weeks ago

Chevron Ordered to Pay $744.6 Million for Wetlands Damage

News Summary A jury has ruled Chevron must pay $744.6 million to restore wetlands damage in Louisiana, marking a significant…

3 weeks ago