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Automobiles, above all else, have historically represented America’s problem with dirty oil. A switch to plug-in electric vehicles (EVs), which require no gasoline and emit no tailpipe pollution, presents a critical opportunity to slash pollution,...

After covering (and living) Louisiana's coastal crisis for decades, the most common question I get these days is this one: When will we know if state's coastal master plan will succeed? Well, a solid answer can finally be given: In 10 years.

Dedication Event: City Park’s Oak Grove joins the national Old-Growth Forest Network. A “first” for the state of Louisiana. Thursday, Oct 18th, free event open to the public.

Live in north Louisiana? Want to get more involved in the Sierra Club? Join us for an informational meeting to discuss re-organizing the Delta Chapter's Ouachita Group!

The Delta Chapter (Louisiana) is seeking a graphic designer to assist in a few digital projects for our chapter: (1) revise our chapter logo (originally created in the late 1970s) (2) design a banner for our email newsletter (3) design a...

New evidence shows the Army Corps of Engineers failed to independently assess the risk of spills from a company with more than 500 spills, millions in fines and private property damage.

We understand you are also considering variances that would exempt Thermaldyne from having to handle this refinery waste as the RCRA listed hazardous waste stream it is. The effect of these permits and variance, if granted, would be to allow this...

Today marks the public comment deadline on the Integrated Draft Feasibility and Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the ill-conceived, destructive project locally known as “One Lake”. After hearing from many of his constituents, long-time U.S...

Residents of St. James Parish face yet another monster chemical facility set to emit over 11 MILLION TONS of pollution a year. "It's going to have a huge cumulative impact on the communities which are sprinkles between these facilities," said...

Survival of the Louisiana black bear requires that it regain protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, according to a lawsuit filed in June by a coalition of conservation groups led by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER...