Louisiana
Monday, September 16, 2024
Plastics firm's expansion cited during Pollution Prevention Week
This is Pollution Prevention Week and advocates are renewing their call for one plastics manufacturer to clean up its act. An August demonstration …
Coushatta Tribe works to overcome obstacles to recycling program
By Taylar Dawn Stagner for Grist.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Louisiana News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collab…
LA climate activists target Wall Street
Environmental activists of various faiths and denominations are spending the summer protesting on Wall Street to highlight the effects financial marke…
Balancing industry and environment: Carbon capture in Louisiana
Carbon capture and storage is often discussed as part of a broader portfolio of solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While not a …
Louisiana anglers push for change as shark depredation rises
Anglers in Louisiana are raising concerns as shark depredation increases. As shark populations rebound, tensions have grown between anglers and the …
Advocates for immigration detainees want free phone call plan reinstated
Groups advocating for people detained in immigration facilities in Louisiana and elsewhere are calling for the reinstatement of a program subsidizing …
Essential tips for a safe and healthy Louisiana summer
The Climate Prediction Center predicts a 40% to 50% chance of above-normal temperatures in Louisiana this summer, which some people are already …
Report: LA kids rank near bottom for poverty, health, family life
A report on the condition of America's children ranks Louisiana near the bottom of the 50 states for economic well-being, health and family, but …
Environmental group takes on polluters in historic Louisiana neighborhood
An environmental justice organization in Wallace, Louisiana, says it won't back down in a fight for the health of its historic community. The …
Potential state constitution changes worry LA teachers
Teachers in Louisiana are trying to stop an upcoming constitutional convention proposed by Gov. Jeff Landry. The governor, who has been in office for …
Medicaid 'unwinding' leaves thousands of LA children without coverage
More than 56,000 children in Louisiana have lost their health insurance through Medicaid last year, despite being eligible for coverage, according to …
LA teachers fight voucher plan to use public funds for private schools
A plan to use public money to fund vouchers for students to attend private schools is drawing pushback from Louisiana teachers, who say the plan …
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