Many wetlands are disappearing, but Louisiana’s “accidental” Wax Lake Delta is growing—and informing coastal restoration techniques.

Something hopeful is happening at the Atchafalaya River meets the Gulf. A flow of sediment from a decades-old river diversion has accidentally given birth to new wetlands.

Although the 1890 scholars program is reinstated, alumni and advocates are organizing to ensure the survival of historically Black land-grant institutions.

With their futures in limbo, The 19th spoke to three women about their jobs with the U.S. Forest Service, and about the recent turmoil caused by efforts to reduce the size of government.

"You’re put in danger every time you’re on the fire line.”

An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.

Limit on analysis of greenhouse gas emissions unconstitutional, court says in 6-1 opinion

We are thrilled to release the next batch of resources in our Long COVID Essentials series, featuring 32 new sheets! Our first batch of resources in Spanish is now live, along with the remaining Engli...

Though Councilmembers were swayed by job creation, critics said that the jobs pale in comparison to the rate increases and environmental effects that Orleans residents will now shoulder.

Podcast Episode · Sea Change · 12/04/2024 · 24m

The incoming Trump administration will have a say in whether federally backed direct air capture projects in Louisiana move forward.

Tribes’ historic lands on the Gulf Coast are being lost to the sea. To slow it down, one tribe has turned to oyster shells.