louisiana environment

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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

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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…

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Community Divided Over Proposed Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish

News Summary The proposed Venture Global CP Express Moss Lake Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish has sparked significant community debate…

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Concerns Rise Over Layoffs at Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge

News Summary Recent federal layoffs at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge in Jennings, Louisiana, have raised serious concerns about wildlife…

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Advocacy Groups Challenge Entergy’s Gas Plant Plans in Louisiana

News Summary In Louisiana, advocacy groups are opposing Entergy's proposed construction of three gas power plants to support a major…

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Louisiana DEQ Faces Controversy Under New Leadership

News Summary Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality is grappling with turmoil following the appointment of Aurelia Skipwith Giacometteaux as the…

2 months ago

Louisiana’s Renewable Energy Sector Gains Momentum

News Summary Gulf Wind Technology has partnered with Shell to develop a significant wind power research initiative in Louisiana. This…

2 months ago