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A grassroots effort to collect climate data in real time hopes to revolutionize how New Orleans looks at street flooding.

Some of the “forever chemicals” that scientists have linked to various health risks were found at five locations along the Mississippi River in Louisiana at levels well above the EPA’s most recent guidance, according to a new report.

A study was conducted last summer on the level of chemicals flowing in the Mississippi River, the central source of drinking water for many communities in southeast Louisiana.

To combat flooding and extreme heat, a new master plan for rebuilding New Orleans’ urban forest calls for 100,000 new trees to be planted by 2040. Released Friday, the Reforestation Plan calls for the city to craft its first comprehensive tree policy to start protecting the trees New Orleans already has and ramp up efforts to maintain the tree canopy as more are planted.

A Keyes-area family had three solar, hydro panels installed outside their home by the company Source Global, based in Scottsdale, Arizona

A new technology could be the solution to dealing with contaminated groundwater in Stanislaus County.

A project aiming to keep drinking water clean by helping people repair failing septic systems has earned Haywood County organizations statewide recogn...

Reforesting Pontchartrain Park Campaign to Reduce Storm Water Runoff New Orleans, Louisianas Pontchartrain Park campaign will reduce storm water runoff by planting 700 trees in historic subdivision Sustaining Our Urban Landscape (SOUL), a nonprofit, will launch its Reforesting Pontchartrain Park campaign on Jan. 15.  The group plans to plant 700 native trees in historic Pontchartrain Park, according to the Gentilly Messenger. There will be one tree in front of every home. Trees planted duri...

My New Orleans 01/08/2021   NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Friday, Jan. 15, local nonprofit organization Sustaining Our Urban Landscape (SOUL) will launch its Reforesting Pontchartrain Park campaign, an exciting new initiative to plant 700 native trees in historic Pontchartrain Park—one in front of every home. Trees planted during this project will mitigate stormwater runoff, cool and clean the air, and create shade and beauty. The organization is working closely with the Pontchartrain ...