Carbon management is expanding widely throughout the Gulf Coast, and many large projects are on the brink of development. While these projects bring economic opportunity and hold important climate considerations, … Read more
Louisiana
Monitoring Bird Interactions with Offshore Wind Development
To tackle the climate crisis, we must transition to responsibly developed renewable energy such as offshore wind. Because no form of energy generation is without impact, offshore wind projects will … Read more
Queen Bess Island: Restoration Success After Oil Spill Impact
Today, just a short boat ride from Grand Isle, Louisiana, a small island on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico is bustling with activity. Not with sunbathers, but with … Read more
Why is Carbon Management Relevant to Louisiana?
Carbon management, an umbrella term that refers to a suite of technologies and practices, is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before they enter the atmosphere or removing … Read more
Carbon Management Community Concerns in Louisiana
Carbon management is supported by corporations and the state government in Louisiana for its potential to reduce emissions and support the industrial economy. Yet, despite the potential for Louisiana to … Read more
Improving LA’s Offshore Wind
Offshore wind energy presents an exciting opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the most serious impacts of climate change. The Biden Administration has made it clear that offshore … Read more
50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: A River Restoration Success Story
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting hundreds of species across the country. This essential law … Read more
50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: A Gulf Coast Success Story
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting over 1,600 species across the country. This essential law … Read more
Young Leaders Converge and Skill-Up to Shift the Power at the 2023 Power Shift Convergence
Earlier this month, hundreds of youth climate activists came together in Bvlbancha (the original Chahta name for New Orleans, LA) at the New Orleans Convention Center for the first in-person … Read more
Sea Turtles Return! Restoring Habitat in the Gulf
On a stretch of sandy beach off of Louisiana’s coast, something remarkable has happened – the sea turtles are back! For the first time in 75 years, sea turtle nests … Read more
