Documenting disasters in southwest Louisiana
The Southwest Louisiana Journal is documenting disaster preparation, response, and recovery in Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish.
LATEST
‘They want us gone’: Black Louisianans fight to rebuild a year after Ida
Residents of Ironton and West Point a la Hache are still pushing federal and state agencies to help them make their communities safer before the next storm.
We’re launching a community reporting fellowship
Here’s how it will work, why we’re doing it, and how to apply.
How we worked with an environmental justice group to create brochures on pollution in eastern N.C.
Community leaders in Sampson County say the cumulative impacts of industry aren’t discussed enough. So we made a printed pamphlet about it.
What you need to know about FEMA assistance for Kentucky floods
A guide for East Kentuckians on how to access aid after the floods.
How the Red Cross is handling COVID-19 during disasters
We spoke with Brad Kieserman about the organization’s plans to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Our natural and built ecosystems are changing, and our media ecosystem needs to, as well. Our mission is to ensure Southerners facing environmental injustice have the journalism, resources, and information they need to be healthier, safer, and more empowered in the places they live.