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Living on the coast means living on the front lines of a rapidly changing planet. And as climate change transforms our coasts, that will transform our world.Every two weeks, we bring you stories that illuminate, inspire, and sometimes enrage, as we dive deep into the environmental issues facing coastal communities on the Gulf Coast and beyond. We have a lot to save, and we have a lot of solutions. It’s time to talk about a Sea Change.Based in New Orleans, Sea Change is a production of WWNO New Orleans Public Radio, WRKF Baton Rouge Public Radio, and PRX. Hosted by Carlyle Calhoun, Halle Parker, and Kezia Setyawan. Our theme song is by Jon Batiste.Available March 28, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Residents in one of Louisiana’s most heavily-industrialized parishes sued their local government in federal court on Tuesday, accusing officials of cramming petrochemical plants into Black communities.
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The Department of Justice asked a federal judge for an injunction that would require a St. John the Baptist Parish industrial plant to cut emissions of a chemical that likely causes cancer.
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Two federal agencies sued the country’s sole neoprene plant in St. John the Baptist Parish over violations of the Clean Air Act on Tuesday in hopes of forcing the company to cut emissions of a chemical that likely causes cancer.
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In Louisiana, some artists have begun foraging in swamps, state parks, even drainage ditches to gather and process their own pigments as opposed to store-bought. The move often coincides with an environmental mission as well, using the land to convey why it’s important to protect it.
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One local nonprofit has raised questions over the legitimacy – and legality – of a tax break between the Port of South Louisiana and a planned grain terminal in St. John Parish.
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To supplement the city’s offers to buy out Gordon Plaza residents, New Orleans City Council created a fund to help with any moving costs associated with relocation during its meeting Thursday.But where the money will come from – and how much residents will be eligible for – remain open questions.
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An evaluation by an outside company found several flaws with the first public appraisal conducted on a house in Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans neighborhood built on top of toxic soil.A letter by ARC Appraisers provided an overview of possible problems within the appraisal based on federal and state standards. Chris Baker, the company’s chief appraiser, clarified that the letter didn’t serve as an official review of the report, which requires more scrutiny.
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The world’s leading hydrogen supplier sued Livingston Parish last week over local attempts to block the company from storing carbon from its proposed $4.5 billion plant beneath Lake Maurepas.Despite the threat of expensive litigation, some parish leaders say they want to fight the multibillion-dollar company in court to protect the swamp.
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The city’s first public offer to buy out a home built on toxic soil fell short of Gordon Plaza residents’ expectations on Friday, raising concerns that the city won’t fully fund their relocation.