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‘Real solutions to root issues’: Making hurricane recovery more equitable

‘Real solutions to root issues’: Making hurricane recovery more equitable

Six months after Ida, a co-founder of the Louisiana Just Recovery Network reflects on the group’s effort to repair homes and train workers.

by Michael Esealuka February 22, 2022February 22, 2022
New Orleans has a trash problem. Climate change means other cities will too.

New Orleans has a trash problem. Climate change means other cities will too.

Some neighborhoods went without sanitation services for over a month after Hurricane Ida.

by Drew Hawkins December 3, 2021January 14, 2022
Louisiana’s new hurricane survivor sheltering program could be a model for the future

Louisiana’s new hurricane survivor sheltering program could be a model for the future

The Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program aims to create temporary options closer to home as residents navigate federal aid programs.

by Carly Berlin October 27, 2021January 13, 2022
The oil and gas industry is using Louisiana’s climate task force to push carbon capture

The oil and gas industry is using Louisiana’s climate task force to push carbon capture

The state’s unwavering support of the oil, gas, and chemical industries has made it difficult to reduce emissions, fund coastal restoration, or address extreme weather.

by Sara Sneath October 7, 2021January 14, 2022
How to navigate FEMA aid: Advice from a former employee

How to navigate FEMA aid: Advice from a former employee

We’ve been fielding your questions about navigating federal assistance after Hurricane Ida. A longtime FEMA employee has some answers.

by Carly Berlin September 23, 2021January 14, 2022
‘Do I even qualify?’: Deadline looms for $500 FEMA aid following Ida

‘Do I even qualify?’: Deadline looms for $500 FEMA aid following Ida

The deadline for Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for Critical Needs Assistance from FEMA is Wednesday, September 22. But applicants’ experiences have varied widely, leaving many to wonder what makes someone eligible for the aid.

by Carly Berlin September 21, 2021October 5, 2021
‘Life-threatening situation’: FEMA says power outages—not just storm damage—may qualify Louisiana residents for evacuation aid

‘Life-threatening situation’: FEMA says power outages—not just storm damage—may qualify Louisiana residents for evacuation aid

Earlier this week, the agency said that only people with damaged homes would qualify.

by Carly Berlin September 4, 2021January 14, 2022
A year after Hurricane Laura, southwest Louisiana ‘still in limbo’

A year after Hurricane Laura, southwest Louisiana ‘still in limbo’

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, multiple disasters in southwest Louisiana during the pandemic show how unequipped disaster aid systems are during compounding events.

by Carly Berlin August 27, 2021January 14, 2022
Offshore oil and gas worker fatalities are underreported by federal safety agency

Offshore oil and gas worker fatalities are underreported by federal safety agency

Nearly half of known Gulf of Mexico worker fatalities didn’t fit the agency’s reporting criteria.

by Sara Sneath August 18, 2021August 26, 2021
‘Homesickness for a place you haven’t left’: A conversation with Stephanie Soileau

‘Homesickness for a place you haven’t left’: A conversation with Stephanie Soileau

We spoke with the Lake Charles-raised author about her debut short story collection, Last One Out Shut Off the Lights.

by Carly Berlin August 2, 2021January 14, 2022

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