louisiana environment

New Orleans Tackles Food Waste with Innovative Solutions

News Summary New Orleans is actively combating food waste through collaborative initiatives involving universities, nonprofits, and restaurants. Tulane University has…

3 months ago

Environmental Advocates Demand Accountability in Meta Data Center Plans

News Summary In Richland Parish, Louisiana, a $10 billion data center planned by Meta has sparked concerns among environmental advocates.…

3 months ago

LaPlace Community Confronts Uncertainty as Denka Lawsuit is Withdrawn

News Summary Residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, face an uncertain future as the Trump administration plans to drop a federal lawsuit…

4 months ago

Community Concerns Grow Over Carbon Sequestration in Allen Parish

News Summary Residents in Allen Parish, Louisiana, are expressing serious concerns regarding a proposed carbon sequestration project by Occidental Petroleum's…

4 months ago

Residents of Oberlin Oppose Carbon Capture Projects

News Summary Over 125 residents of Oberlin, Louisiana, gathered for a town hall meeting on February 24, 2025, to voice…

4 months ago

Layoffs at NOAA Raise Concerns in New Orleans

News Summary New Orleans residents are alarmed by recent layoffs at NOAA, which affected nearly 1,000 employees. This could jeopardize…

4 months ago

Low Morale at Louisiana DEQ: Employee Sentiments Unveiled

News Summary A recent workplace audit at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has revealed low morale among employees under…

4 months ago

New Orleans Pipeline Protest Law Faces Legal Challenges

News Summary The controversial pipeline protest law in New Orleans is under scrutiny as a three-judge panel from the Fifth…

4 months ago

Lake Charles Accepts Citgo’s $160,000 Environmental Settlement

News Summary Citgo Petroleum Corp. has proposed a $160,000 settlement to resolve over 200 alleged environmental violations at its Westlake…

4 months ago

Hurricane Francine Causes Flooding in Louisiana’s River Parishes

News Summary Hurricane Francine made landfall on September 11, 2024, bringing heavy rains and flooding to the River Parishes of…

4 months ago