Climate Change

The mostly Native American community of Isle de Jean Charles made international headlines when it underwent a first-of-its-kind resettlement program due to coastal land loss and other climate change impacts. Now that residents have relocated, the state is focused on helping them stay there. But after hearing its sustainability plan at a recent meeting, residents expressed frustration over the new homes they received from the state.

Governments and industries are pouring billions of dollars into so-called "regenerative agriculture." But while scientists say some of these farming practices do reduce planet heating pollution, for others the science is less clear.

Coastal land loss and extreme weather intensified by climate change are threatening the tribe’s existence. The tribe received funding from the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act to make it more resilient.

A federal judge in southwest Louisiana ended the Biden administration’s pause on new liquified natural gas export plants on Monday, siding with 17 Republican Attorneys General.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, the Sea Change team speaks with members of Louisiana’s coastal Vietnamese communities to learn how climate change impacts their livelihoods. Also, we hear how Willie Mays was remembered this week at the ballpark in Birmingham, Alabama that launched his career.

The ocean is rising across the South faster than almost anywhere else in the world.

The red drum, or redfish, is in decline in the marshes of Louisiana. We explore the history of the redfish wars and ask if the species nears collapse amid climate change.

As climate change makes storms worse, Louisiana's cemeteries are dealing with catastrophic flooding. Now other states face similar problems.

Chauvin, Louisiana has watched schools shutdown, public services relocate and people move away. Saturday's school reunion gave residents the chance to reconnect and celebrate the community's future.

The carbon dioxide pipeline network is undergoing rapid expansion. With this growth come worries that communities may not be prepared for tdangerous leaks.