Nearly a year after 81 tons of trash were exposed in a wetland behind LSU’s Burden Garden, Gov. John Bel Edwards used it as a backdrop to highlight the litter problem plaguing Louisiana.
Researchers are among those who have had their work impacted by the shutdowns and pandemic-related regulations. At LSU, the journey to understand the microscopic world of plastics had to adjust.
Most don’t think about the different flesh eating bacterial infections when going into the water. Unfortunately, it can happen if one has a cut, scab or a wound; that’s what happened to Arturo Fernandez after he went tubing on the Amite River during Memorial Weekend.
Changes are finally on the horizon for the University Lakes and on Monday, June 14, people got a chance to weigh in on a 2016 Master Plan that would completely revitalize the entire system.
Citizens living in Ascension are tired of looking at the eye sores which is why parish leaders have finally decided to hire DRC Emergency Services to come in and scoop up the mess
It is important to understand that a landlord’s insurance policy generally does not cover a tenant’s damaged items by a flood event or the costs associated with vacating the apartment or home.
As one Baton Rouge apartment complex continues to rebuild from last month’s flood, the landlord there is finding different ways to help their residents get back on their feet.
It doesn’t take a hurricane to cause some major damage to a home. That’s what the Capital Region saw this past year with ice storms in the winter and heavy rains this spring, and many are still trying to recover.
St. Gabriel officials say the Meadow Oaks and Spanish Lakes neighborhoods still have standing water, making it impossible for some residents to check on their homes.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday, May 27, Louisiana is receiving $61.6 million in federal funding for 16 flood risk reduction projects. East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Iberville parishes are among the areas where some of the projects are planned.
Dealing with the aftermath of flooding can be overwhelming for families and businesses, but Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging Louisiana residents to keep their guards up and be proactive against scams in the wake of recent storms across the State.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced on Wednesday, May 19, that three large-scale coastal restoration projects are under construction in southeast Louisiana.
Frustration from the owner of Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine has reached a breaking point. This is the fourth time in the last five years that floodwaters have been inside the dining area.
Gov. John Bel Edwards provided updates to the public on the heavy rains that have recently caused flooding problems in the southwestern and Capital areas of Louisiana.
It’s trash, tires, and more: Blight piling up in Old South Baton Rouge is turning parts of the area into an eyesore. Abandoned properties are becoming dumping grounds.
The state attorney general’s office today announced a $100 million settlement with Freeport McMoran after years of litigation over damage to the Louisiana coast.
Behind the flowers and the reminders of what life used to be like in Louisiana, there’s a relic to the past tucked behind the foliage at LSU’s Burden Center.
Six major utilities today announced a plan to ensure that electric vehicle drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast through the Midwest and South, and into the Gulf Coast and Central Plains regions.
People across Louisiana are watching the President Joe Biden’s executive orders on climate change, that will have an impact the oil and gas industry in the state.
Louisiana Clean Fuels is a statewide organization that works to promote alternative fuels as a means of creating a healthier environment and stronger economy.
It’s very green, extremely fast growing and it’s gaining in popularity with home gardeners and sustainable manufacturing. That plant is bamboo, and it has found a home in the rolling hills of Washington Parish.
A research team is taking that ancient material into the future by creating a bendable product that will last longer and prove better for the environment.
The university will build computer models that can predict how coastal erosion, frequent severe weather events, and rising seas affect terrain near military installations.
LSU graduate Jack Green’s last semester at LSU focused on his classes and a presidential campaign, as member of the Biden-Harris campaign’s Climate, Energy and Environment committee.
Discarded tires seem to be everywhere, but why is this a problem we cannot seem to solve? The answer is complicated and will require some real innovation to solve.
