This month, environmental protection interests sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the agency’s failure to issue a plan to lower air pollution from coal-fired power plants in Louisiana. Specifically, without a plan under the EPA’s regional haze program, pollution will continue to affect the public health and environment in and adjacent to the … Continued
Read MoreThe recent scandal regarding Volkswagen (VW) selling half a million diesel cars after bypassing minimal air pollution standards has received a lot of attention. While most of the public discussions have focused on air pollution and climate change instead of human health hazards, what many do not realize is that there are huge implications of … Continued
Read MoreMany people do not realize that Louisiana ranks among the highest states for gun violence, but the question remains: why? This issue was discussed recently by a panel of experts during the “Gun Violence in Louisiana” symposium held by the Center for Louisiana Studies. Louisiana had its fair share of gun violence this summer, with … Continued
Read MoreEric Nowak has had a successful career as a New Orleans trial lawyer and personal injury attorney. Through hard work and dedication, Eric has brought justice to many victims throughout Louisiana. Getting to where Eric is today was no easy feat. As more and more students decide on becoming lawyers every year, Eric has some … Continued
Read MoreMore than eight trillion microbeads—small plastic bits of polyethylene used in some face/cosmetic products and even toothpaste—have entered the water in the U.S. (and many more occupy the world’s water supply). In fact, it’s such an issue, that researchers from all over the world are trying to get lawmakers to do something about it. Unable … Continued
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