House Bill 804, currently before the Louisiana Legislature, provides immunity to oil and gas companies from lawsuits for climate-related damages, while forcing taxpayers to cover costs for disasters and coastal damage.
Regarding House Bill 804
Letters: Don’t ignore bill on toxic pollutants moving through Legislature
Another letter from Penny.
Congratulations to Together New Orleans & Alliance for Affordable Energy
The Neighborhood Power Plan has been approved!
New Orleans’ Economy: Why Diversification Can’t Wait
A recent Louisiana Illuminator article warns that New Orleans is facing a $160 million budget shortfall, pushing city leaders to consider loans, layoffs, and cuts to essential services. But the piece argues that cost-cutting alone won’t fix the city’s long-standing
A Message From Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV spoke on October 1 at the international conference Raising Hope for Climate Justice, held to mark the tenth anniversary of the encyclical Laudato si’ (“Praised be to you”), issued by Pope Francis in 2015. In his address, Pope Leo referenced
High Court Upholds Decision Reviving ‘Cancer Alley’ Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a Louisiana parish’s request to review a lower court decision that revived a discrimination lawsuit brought by local advocates. St. James Parish had petitioned the Courtto review an August ruling by
Recent Updates in AI Data Center Northern Louisiana
Recent Updates in AI Data Center Northern Louisiana Hyperion, Meta’s massive AI data center under construction in Richland Parish, is now projected to cost $27 billion — a significant increase from last year’s initial estimate of $10 billion. This revised figure includes “the
EPA Watch: What’s Happening Now?
Cuts, Changes, Cleanup in Louisiana, & the Solar for All Lawsuit.
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Outfitting the Lighthouses
In storm-prone New Orleans, residents find a way to keep the lights on – and help the planet