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PFAS Alarm Near Industry: A new report flags “forever chemicals” in groundwater and soil near AI data center expansion and herbicide facilities, prompting state and federal probes. Local Cleanup Push: Richland Parish residents and partners held a parish-wide Community Cleanup Day, backing litter removal and new vegetation. Pineville Redevelopment: Senator John Kennedy advanced a $2.5M request to demolish hazardous, abandoned buildings at the former Central Louisiana State Hospital campus—aimed at clearing blight and unlocking 400+ acres. Climate Reality Check: A new paper argues the New Orleans area may become uninhabitable by the end of the century without major climate action, pointing to already-started migration away from coastal risk. Water & Waste in Schools: New Orleans classrooms are normalizing composting and recycling, cutting cafeteria waste through hands-on sorting. Gulf Coast Growth Slows: Census estimates suggest population surges across the Gulf Coast are easing, easing pressure on infrastructure in some fast-growing towns.

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New Orleans-based Liskow & Lewis secures $2.25B maritime settlement

New Orleans-based Liskow & Lewis secures $2.25B maritime settlement

Louisiana Senate Votes to End Inspection Stickers

Louisiana Senate Votes to End Inspection Stickers

Louisiana Wildlife Federation opposes transfer of Kisatchie National Forest proposal

Louisiana Wildlife Federation opposes transfer of Kisatchie National Forest proposal

Composting is rare in Louisiana. At this New Orleans school, it’s the norm

Composting is rare in Louisiana. At this New Orleans school, it’s the norm

Federal disaster declared in 5 Louisiana Parishes

Federal disaster declared in 5 Louisiana Parishes

New Orleans Democrats rally against GOP redistricting power grab: ‘Everything is at stake’

New Orleans Democrats rally against GOP redistricting power grab: ‘Everything is at stake’


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