It’s common practice for any city to give a high-performing executive raises when their institutions are doing well. In New Orleans, however, it appears that city leaders can earn huge salaries and even raises – in spite of poor performance.
Category: Environment
EPA Moves to Curb Harmful Pollution in Vulnerable Louisiana Communities
January 28, 2022Following his Journey to Justice Tour, US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced on Wednesday that the agency will begin taking action to bring some environmental justice to Louisiana’s more vulnerable communities.
Mayor Cantrell Announces Next Steps In Gordon Plaza Relocation
January 26, 2022Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement today announcing the next steps in the planned relocation of Gordon Plaza residents as part of the city’s partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The city is opening a requisition for a third party to assess the value of properties of those residents who wish to move out of Gordon Plaza within the next two weeks.
Moreno: Entergy Pullout Won’t Stop SWBNO Substation
January 25, 2022Entergy’s move to pull out of a major agreement to provide $30 million for a dedicated substation at the Sewerage & Water Board’s Carrolton Plant won’t stop the substation from moving forward, said New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno on Monday.
Study: Link Between Pollution, Poverty, and Cancer Rates Clear in Louisiana
January 20, 2022Air pollution is a clear contributing factor to Louisiana’s high cancer rates, particularly in marginalized and poorer rural communities such as the area known as “Cancer Alley,” says a new study from Tulane University.
Progress Made for Gordon Plaza, But Relocation Fight Far From Over
January 7, 2022In the last session of this term, the New Orleans City Council voted on Thursday to earmark $35 million in the capital budget for relocating Gordon Plaza residents. Whether that vote actually means anything, however, remains to be seen.
Two New Orleans-Based Projects Named Finalists in $1 Billion ‘Build Back Better’ Challenge
December 14, 2021Two New Orleans-based projects have been named national finalists for the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $1 billion “Build Back Better Regional Challenge.”
Climate Groups Protest As Biden Admin Proceeds with Massive Oil & Gas Lease Sale
November 16, 2021Members of Healthy Gulf and other climate organizations gathered in front of the Caesar’s Superdome on Monday to protest the Biden administration’s planned auction of offshore oil and gas leases set to proceed Wednesday.
A $4.5 Billion Dollar Project in Ascension Parish, Carbon Capture, and… Zombies?
October 21, 2021Pennsylvania-based petrochemical company Air Products is planning a $4.5 billion dollar blue hydrogen “Clean Energy Complex” in Ascension parish. This would be Air Products’ largest investment ever in the U.S. […]
Green Infrastructure Projects Underway in New Orleans’ Minority Communities
October 14, 2021A group of Black-led community organizations and Louisiana state officials will break ground later today (Thursday, October 14) on the latest green infrastructure project aimed at combating severe flooding and […]
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