NOAA is a ‘critical agency,’ Louisiana climatologist warns | Environment
Louisiana state climatologist Jay Grymes warned Friday that NOAA’s mission is “critical” and its National Weather Service is…
Citgo agrees to $160K fine to end more than 200 violations | Business News
Citgo Petroleum Corp. has agreed to a $160,000 fine in a proposed settlement with state regulators to end…
New Orleans seeks crack down on illegal tire dumping | Environment
Every year, thousands of illegally dumped tires accumulate in Orleans Parish — next to houses, under the interstate…
Landry to feds: diversion unacceptable ‘in its present form’ | Environment
Gov. Jeff Landry told federal officials this week that the state has serious concerns about a massive coastal restoration…
Watchdog says EPA failing to prevent plastic plant pollution | Environment
Federal regulators have failed to update rules that could prevent Louisiana plastics plants from releasing pollutants linked to…
Future of massive coastal project for Louisiana in question | Environment
It has been described for years as the linchpin of Louisiana’s ambitious plans to address its worsening land…
Louisiana #2 in 2023 for major industry greenhouse gases | Environment
Louisiana’s major industrial facilities emitted more greenhouse gases last year than almost every other state in the nation,…
Feds get more time for Gulf endangered species rule rewrite | Environment
Work is seen on an oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, September 24, 2019, south…