Community leaders, lawyers, and advocates throughout the region discuss what they see as the most urgent economic, environmental, and racial justice issues to tackle in the new administration.
Category: Public Health
Posted inClimate, Louisiana, Public Health
New U.S. Chemical Safety Board senior advisor says he will address climate change effects on chemical plants
After reading Southerly and WWNO/WRKF’s recent investigation, Louisiana native David LaCerte says this issue will be a priority.
Posted inClimate, COVID-19, Disaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Infrastructure, Justice, Public Health, Tennessee
The South’s communication infrastructure can’t withstand climate change
Much of the South’s power and internet infrastructure is decades old, and increasingly failing communities during extreme weather events.
Posted inJustice
‘The people suffering have to have a seat at the table’: A Q&A with Catherine Flowers
The activist and MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” winner discusses her new book and what she believes needs to happen to achieve sustainable and equitable infrastructure solutions for rural America.
Posted inClimate, COVID-19, Disaster Recovery, Gulf Coast, Justice, Louisiana, Public Health, Water
‘They’re so weary’: Louisiana teachers recover from back-to-back hurricanes during the pandemic
Displaced students and teachers balancing storm recovery and a mix of in-person and virtual classes need support, but most schools lack funding or capacity for mental health services.
Posted inAtlantic Coast, Climate, COVID-19, Florida, Justice, Public Health, Water
Racing the sea: Miami Beach’s housing crisis worsened by climate change
Nonprofits and city planners are working to create more affordable housing, but they’re up against legislation that rewards rampant development.
Posted inClimate, Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Public Health, Water
Louisiana chemical facilities are ‘ticking time bombs’ during hurricanes. Residents are left in the dark about the risks.
An analysis by WWNO/WRKF and Southerly reveals worst-case scenarios for toxic air pollutant releases or chemical explosions by 30 facilities in Louisiana.