New office will work to address environmental issues in underserved communities, EPA says
EPA creates environmental justice and civil rights office
Explosion at Westlake chemical plant used nationally
Explosion at Westlake Corp. plant one of many incidents in Lake Charles area
Devils Swamp Superfund site still polluted
More than a half-century after concerns raised, area still not cleaned up
Do flares from refineries work?
New attention focused on industrial flares: How well do they work in limiting air pollution?
Haze. If the State will not act the EPA will
EPA steps in to reduce haze pollution after Louisiana fails to meet deadline
EPA to label some “forever” chemicals as hazards
The long-awaited move will help clean up two of these omnipresent and dangerous substances. But it leaves many others unaddressed.
Forever chemicals in water systems
Chemicals are linked to concerns over birth defects and cancer
The Supreme Court does not like citizens
Bob Marshall: La. politicians cheered this court ruling. Their constituents may regret it.
Cancer Alley getting noticed
‘Some communities should not have burden of carrying danger for the rest,’ politician says
Gordon Plaza scores a win
‘Day of celebration’: Gordon Plaza wins $35 million relocation plan after long struggle