Latest news: February 14, 2012
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A Valentine for the Gulf By Sue Sturgis, The Institute for Southern Studies. February 14, 2012. “There’s speculation on the Gulf Coast that BP could soon reach a settlement in the civil suit over its 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Opening arguments in the historic case, which has been dubbed the “trial of the century,” are set to begin on Feb. 27 in New Orleans. But rumor has it that a settlement could be announced as soon as Feb. 21 …
Latest news: February 13, 2012
Don’t let BP fines paid for spill disappear into federal black hole By David Yarnold, President, National Audubon Society, for the Miami Herald. February 11, 2012. “Barrels of bile were spilled in weeks leading up to the Florida primary. But that’s just a clean-up on aisle three compared to the epic five million barrels of crude oil that paralyzed the Gulf Coast states a couple of years ago…” Restore Act needs your help now By Joe Macaluso, The Advocate (Baton …
Latest news: February 10, 2012
Master plan could change under public scrutiny By Nikki Buskey, Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish, La.). Feb. 9, 2012. “State officials say a $50 billion draft plan for coastal protection and restoration that faced harsh criticism at a meeting in Terrebonne last month can be changed based on public comment…” Coastal projects outlined By Jeff Zeringue, The Daily Iberian (New Iberia, La.). Feb. 9, 2012. “Louisiana residents have until Feb. 25 to comment on the Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast, …
Latest news: February 9, 2012
BP Said to Seek Settlement of Spill Claims By Margaret Cronin Fisk and Allen Johnson Jr., Bloomberg News. February 9, 2012. “BP Plc (BP/) is negotiating with U.S. officials to settle pollution claims over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill that may leave the company liable for as much as $17.6 billion in fines, a person familiar with the talks said…” Pass Gulf restoration act before BP settlement Editorial, Bradenton Herald. February 7, 2012. News reports indicate that BP …
Latest news: February 8, 2012
Act now on RESTORE Editorial. News Herald (Panama City, Fla.). February 7, 2012. “Legal hearings on Justice Department charges against BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster are scheduled to begin Feb. 27 in New Orleans. However, there are multiple reports that the company and the government are close to negotiating a settlement that would avoid court and result in BP agreeing to pay between $5 billion and $25 billion in damages…” Two Years After Spill, BP Profits and …
Latest news: February 7, 2012
Our Views: Get behind Louisiana coastal plan Editorial, The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.). February 7, 2012. “The sheer size of Louisiana’s coastal crisis has, in a perverse way, limited this state’s response to one of its most pressing challenges. The problem of coastal erosion is so big, with Louisiana losing at least 16 square miles of land each year, that politicians, policymakers and the general public couldn’t seem to get their hands around the task they faced — and how …
CPRA conducts successful week of public meetings on 2012 Coastal Master Plan
This story was originally posted on the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s Coast Currents blog. By Scott M. Madere, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana From Jan. 23-25, 2012, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) of Louisiana held a series of public meetings in New Orleans, Houma and Lake Charles to receive public feedback regarding the recently-released draft of the 2012 Coastal Master Plan. The public comment period, which continues until Feb. 25, is an essential part of refining the …
Tagged ReportsLatest news: February 6, 2012
Paradise withering By Kerry Luft, Chicago Tribune. February 4, 2012. “BURAS, La. — First came the hurricane, which poured 24 feet of water into his fishing and hunting lodge and knocked out utilities for 8 1/2 months…” It’s time to bring in the cavalry for rescue of the wetlands By Bob Marshall, Times-Picayune. February 5, 2012. “Every hunting season, I’m reminded why the pioneers of America’s environmental movement — legends like Theodore Roosevelt, Aldo Leopold and Gifford Pinchot — were …
Latest news: February 2, 2012
Letter: Senate bill would ensure fines from Gulf oil spill go to restoring the area affected By Peter Sutherland (Pelican Island Audubon Society), TCPalm.com (Treasure Coast, Fla.). Feb. 1, 2012. “Now, for the first time in a while, our deeply divided and heavily partisan nation has a unique opportunity to unite…” Happy World Wetlands Day By Russell McLendon, Mother Nature Network. Feb. 2, 2012. “Feb. 2 is World Wetlands Day, a holiday that has promoted global appreciation and protection of …
Latest news: February 1, 2012
Locals comment on oil-spill rehab By Nikki Buskey, Daily Comet (Thibodaux, La.). Feb. 1, 2012. “Residents, parish officials, and coastal advocates aired their thoughts Tuesday on the first projects that will kick off $1 billion in early environmental-restoration work BP will pay for to correct damage caused by the Gulf oil spill…” State closing public oyster grounds east of Miss. River By The Associated Press. Jan. 31, 2012. “NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it …
Latest news: January 31, 2012
Untangle this mess: Alabama’s Gulf Coast deserves attention from lawmakers By the Editorial Board, The Anniston Star (Anniston, Ala.). Jan. 31, 2012. “State Rep. K.L. Brown, R-Jacksonville, who sits on the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, posted recently on Facebook about how he and the committee were “pleased that Gulf Shores and Orange Beach had record-setting growth this past year.”He went on to add that it was ‘great to get beyond the tragedy of the BP oil spill.’ Unfortunately, …
New methodology makes carbon markets work for wetlands
By Brian Jackson and Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund When society asks who will pay for Louisiana wetlands restoration, people usually think of government or big oil. While both have a huge role, recent developments suggest there may soon be a way for a broad range of American and international businesses to get involved and help pay for restoration projects that will benefit everyone. A new methodology released by Tierra Resources LLC outlines a system to calculate and measure carbon …
Tagged ReportsLatest news: January 30, 2012
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Latest news: January 27, 2012
That’s Louisiana being thrown away John Snell, WVUE-TV. January 26, 2012. “New Orleans– NASA has released what it calls one of “the most amazing, highest resolution images of Earth ever.” The image, actually a composite of a number of satellite photos stitched together, captures the earth’s surface on January 4, 2012…” Ad Buy Highlights Gulf Restoration Bill Support Before Florida Debate, Primary The Washington Current. January 26, 2012. “An environmental organization launched a two-day, $30,000 radio ad blitz in Florida Thursday to …
Latest news: January 26, 2012
New Orleans Protection Plan Will Rely on Wetlands to Hold Back Hurricanes By Mark Fischetti, Scientific American. January 26, 2012. “More than six years after Hurricane Katrina plowed into New Orleans and the Mississippi River delta, a plan has finally emerged to protect the area from future storms…” Master plan forgets bayou communities, residents say By Nikki Buskey, Houma Courier. January 25, 2012. “The state’s new 50-year, $50 billion draft plan for coastal protection and restoration does not do enough …