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Ida Showed the Fossil Fuel Industry Has Left Louisiana Defenseless

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Above us was LA-1, an elevated highway nicknamed the “Gateway to the Gulf” because it is the only connector between what can still be considered mainland Louisiana to Grand… Read more.

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Shocking Aerial Images Show Extent of Ida’s Damage in Louisiana

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Hurricane Ida slammed into the Gulf Coast this weekend, but we’re still getting a handle on the damages from the storm.

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Louisiana Republicans Hold Climate Policy Hostage Over Abortion

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In the middle of hurricane season, Republicans in Louisiana are blocking funding that would bolster flood protection in New Orleans—all because the city is resisting efforts to criminalize abortion.

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Evacuations Underway as Hurricane Laura Beelines for Louisiana and Texas

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This week, Louisiana caught a fortunate break from Tropical Storm Marco, which rapidly lost steam before its a projected landfall. hurricane laura hurricanes hurricane season texas louisiana

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New Orleans Loses Power as Hurricane Ida Inundates Louisiana

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Hurricane-Ravaged Louisiana Just Can't Catch a Break

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Hurricane Delta tore through southern Louisiana late Friday evening, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in a state still reeling from the last powerful windstorm that hit the region just six weeks ago. hurricane delta hurricanes louisiana extreme weather

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National Guard Cracks Down on String of Cyberattacks in Louisiana Ahead of Election: Report

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The Louisiana National Guard stepped in to thwart a series of cyberattacks after several government offices across the state were targeted in recent weeks, according to a Friday Reuters report. ransomware cyberattacks louisiana cyber attack 2020 election 2020 presidential election

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The Louisiana City Struck by Two Hurricanes Last Year Is Suffering in This Week's Deep Freeze

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On Monday night, the temperature in Lake Charles, Louisiana dipped to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (7.8 degrees Celsius), more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit (17.2 degrees Celsius) below average.

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Deadly Superbug Fungus Spotted in Louisiana for the First Time

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A worrying superbug fungus has been spotted in Louisiana for the first time.

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315,000-Gallon Diesel Spill Kills Thousands of Animals in Louisiana

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million liters) of diesel into an environmentally sensitive area in Louisiana last month, killing thousands of animals, the AP reported Thursday. A decades-old pipeline spilled 315,000 gallons (1.2

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After Hurricane Ida, the Map of Louisiana May Never Look the Same Again

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Satellite images of Louisiana taken before and after Hurricane Ida show a dramatically altered coastline, with many low-lying areas still inundated with water.

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Louisiana Activists Face Terrorism Charges, 15 Years in Prison for Harmless Plastic Stunt

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Two Louisiana environmental justice activists face up to 15 years in prison for—wait for it—delivering boxes of plastic to oil and gas lobbyists.

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Louisiana Representative Boldly Offers to Make His State a ‘Sanctuary’ for Fossil Fuels

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A brave Louisiana legislator has a plan to protect poor, helpless fossil fuels by offering up his state as a safe space where they can be dug up, refined, and burned free from judgment (and government regulation).

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'Cancer Alley' Residents Accuse Louisiana of Racial Discrimination in EPA Pollution Complaints

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating two Louisiana agencies for alleged discrimination against predominantly Black communities in a part of the Bayou State known as “Cancer Alley.”

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Hurricane Ida Is Hitting Louisiana Amid a Covid-19 Surge. It's a Nightmare in the Making

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Hurricane Ida has officially made landfall in Louisiana. There’s never a good time for one of the worst storms to ever strike the state to make landfall, but now is a particularly nightmarish moment. Read more.

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Louisiana Governor Spends Time at COP26 Touring One of the UK’s Biggest Polluters

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is one of a number of officials attending the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow. As with most people at the conference, known as COP26, he was there to tout his commitment to a safe climate. Read more.

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Flying a Drone Near a Pipeline Could Soon Cost You $4,000 in Louisiana

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Louisiana’s looking out to protect its pipelines and chemical plants from drone, raising the specter of nefarious climate protesters to pass the legislation.

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Indigenous Communities Feel Like a ‘Sacrifice Zone’ in the Wake of Ida’s Destruction

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Since Sunday, she’s been hard at work gathering data on the damage Hurricane Ida wrought in her corner of southeast Louisiana. Christine Verdin, 62, serves on the recovery committee for the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, of which she is a member.

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These Rogue Glass Recyclers Want to Create New Sand for Louisiana's Coast

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A glass recycling and shoreline restoration project in New Orleans was inspired by a bottle of wine. Cofounders Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz met as students at Tulane University.

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EON Reality and University of Louisiana Announce Partnership for New EON-XR Rollout

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EON Reality, the global leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education, announces a new partnership with the University of Louisiana for an EON-XR rollout across their campus.

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EON Reality and University of Louisiana Announce Partnership for New EON-XR Rollout

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IRVINE, CA, October 21, 2021 – EON Reality, the global leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education, announces a new partnership with the University of Louisiana for an EON-XR rollout across their campus. The EON-XR rollout will focus on bringing EON Reality’s flagship solution to University of Louisiana students and faculty members, while also providing an XR hub for the surrounding area.

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Ugh, Zeta

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The storm is expected to reach Louisiana by Wednesday and batter a state that’s spent much too much time in the bullseye this year. hurricane season hurricanes gulf of mexico louisiana gulf coast

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Hurricane Laura Shows Us the Injustice of the Climate Crisis

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With the storm came more than 9 feet of storm surge in parts of Louisiana. Hurricane Laura tied the strongest storm to hit Louisiana on record,… Read more. hurricane laura weather is happening climate injustice louisiana

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Satellite Photos Reveal Extent of Power Outages Across Hurricane-Stricken New Orleans

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Satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana this week are showcasing the upsetting extent to which people have suffered without power in New Orleans.

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Hey Exxon, Maybe Stop Tweeting

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You quite literally can’t write this joke: Exxon, one of the companies most responsible for the climate crisis, tweeted Monday that it was keeping people in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Ida in its “thoughts and prayers.”

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New Orleans to Require Vaccination or Negative Covid-19 Test to Enter Bars, Stadiums, and More

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New Orleans Arcade Destroyed by Vandal Needs Your Help

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'The Trifecta of Disasters' : This Black-Owned Business in New Orleans Survived Hurricane Katrina and the BP Oil Spill. Now It's Facing Covid-19

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Come Little Children, This Hocus Pocus Inspired Cookbook Has Wonderfully Witchy Treats

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How to Help People Impacted by Hurricane Laura

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Early this morning, Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, battering the region with winds up to 150 mph. There is already one confirmed fatality , and Louisiana Gov. While there is already extensive damage in Louisiana, Laura… Read more.

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Phones could one day identify you by your grip

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Researchers at Louisiana State University have found a way to use A.I. to help phones analyze how users are holding them. Feature Mobile ai Artificial intelligence biometrics

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Scopely raises $340 million at a $3.3 billion valuation as gaming grabs investors’ interest

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LA’s consumer goods rental service, Joymode, sells to the NYC retail investment firm, XRC Labs

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Alligator Attack in Ida Floodwaters Leaves Man Missing and Presumed Dead

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A 71-year-old Louisiana man is presumed dead after an alligator lurking in Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters attacked him on Monday. Read more. alligator disaster accident environment alligatoridae crocodilians lance vitter

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Join us Wednesday, September 9 to watch Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator demo day live

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The 2020 class of Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator is graduating with an official demo day on Wednesday at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT), and you can watch all the teams present their startups live via the stream above.

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How to Help Hurricane Ida Victims Right Now

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Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday as a powerful Category 4 storm, dumping flooding rain whipped by sustained winds of more than 150 mph (241 kph).

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Hurricane Delta Is Heading for the Petrochemical Hub That Hurricane Laura Hit Six Weeks Ago

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Louisiana can’t catch a break. Just six weeks after Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall and took over two dozen lives , another powerful storm is on its way. Read more. hurricanes hurricane season hurricane delta hurricane laura environmental justice

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