Environment

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (106+ words) But the city paused its use of MDL for illegal dumping cleanup in 2026 because of municipal budget constraints, per the same WWL-TV report. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality launched a Waste Tire Pilot Program in May 2025 offering local governments…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1283+ words) Read Our 2025 Impact Report This story was produced as part of Next City’s Local Reporting Hub, with funding from the Kresge Foundation. Candice McFarland used to eat salads every other day. But even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (71+ words) Landowners’ concerns are growing as Entergy considers building a large-scale electricity transmission line spanning Richland Parish and Rapides Parish. Louisiana landowners oppose transmission line meant to support Meta’s data center ATRANS bus pulled from service after bed bug video on…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (96+ words) The North Louisiana Master Gardeners are accepting applications for their community grant program, offering $300-$6,000 for projects promoting beautification, horticultural education, sustainable gardening, or enhancing public green spaces. Eligible organizations include schools, nonprofits, and garden clubs. Apply by October 30th; projects must…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser just announced a new partnership with all the Sonic's across the state. The Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation and Sonic are launching their Louisiana Blue Pelican Sonic Slush drink. The drink will be…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (382+ words) The bald cypress, commonly found in Louisiana's swampy areas, was designated the official state tree of Louisiana in 1963. Unlike most conifers, which are evergreens, the bald cypress is a deciduous tree, meaning it loses its needles in the fall and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (237+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Fish consumption advisories have been issued for seven waterways in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality issued the advisory following the results from recent fish tissue sampling,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (345+ words) NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans City Council’s Climate Change and Sustainability Committee advanced the Neighborhood Power Plan on Sept. 23, approving the parameters of a $28 million battery incentive program projected to create the largest per-capita virtual power plant in the country....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (79+ words) Residents in Louisiana near SpaceX's next launch site are concerned about the project's impact on the environment and say they were kept in the dark about the deal. Louisiana residents raise concerns about SpaceX launch site Residents in Louisiana near…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (444+ words) New Orleans is using crushed glass to build new islands and strengthen wetlands. This innovative approach tackles waste and coastal erosion simultaneously. Researchers are testing recycled glass sand's effectiveness in supporting plant growth. The project aims to restore vital coastal…...