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LOUISIANA COASTAL RESTORATION
In 2013, the Army Corps fortified Lake Borgne with the $1.1 billion 'Great Wall of Louisiana,' the biggest design-build in its history, to shield New Orleans from another KatrinaIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the weaknesses in infrastructure were starkly highlighted, leading to the creation of the IHNC–Lake ...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
How oil companies put the responsibility for climate change on consumersThe political response to the climate crisis is inadequate due to the influence of fossil fuel interests on decision-makers and the greenwa...
12 Oct, 2023, 01.29 PM IST
Nicholas strengthens into hurricane, pounds coastal Texas, Louisiana with rainAlthough the system was expected to generate only a fraction as much rain as Harvey, a hurricane warning was issued for Port O'Connor to Fr...
14 Sep, 2021, 10.48 AM IST
- Storm Alex theatens Gulf of Mexico oil spill clean-up
A potentially dangerous tropical storm named Alex that experts say could complicate the Gulf of Mexico oil spill clean-up formed on Saturda...
26 Jun, 2010, 04.46 PM IST
- Bush declares Texas a disaster area after Ike
President George W Bush on Saturday declared a major disaster in Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Ike flooded homes, knocked out power a...
14 Sep, 2008, 05.22 AM IST
- New Orleans largely spared by Hurricane Gustav
New Orleans evacuees scattered across America were anxious to return home after their city was largely spared by Hurricane Gustav, but Mayo...
02 Sep, 2008, 05.13 PM IST
- US House passes $20 bn water projects bill
The House overwhelmingly passed a $20 billion water projects bill Wednesday night despite a promised veto by President Bush, who complains ...
02 Aug, 2007, 10.40 AM IST