Eva Tesfaye

The rule, finalized last year, would also protect taxpayers from shouldering the cost. The states suing, however,, say it will crush independent oil companies.

WWNO’s Coastal Desk is taking a look back at the local and environmental news we produced this year.

Property owners in Dulac, La. have returned sacred land to the United Houma Nation.

Louisiana’s coastal restoration fund could get a boost from offshore wind revenues.

The mostly Native American community of Isle de Jean Charles made international headlines when it underwent a first-of-its-kind resettlement program due to coastal land loss and other climate change impacts. Now that residents have relocated, the state is focused on helping them stay there. But after hearing its sustainability plan at a recent meeting, residents expressed frustration over the new homes they received from the state.

Port of New Orleans plans grain terminal in the Lower 9: 'It’s not going to be good for us'

The City of New Orleans presented the first designs for the restoration of Lincoln Beach over the weekend. The city wants community input on the redevelopment of the abandoned formerly Blacks-only beach.

The wide-ranging session included the passage of numerous bills with significant environmental implications

As climate change makes storms worse, Louisiana's cemeteries are dealing with catastrophic flooding. Now other states face similar problems.