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La Pineda beach in Vila-seca (Tarragona) records the highest concentration of microplastics in Catalonia
There are no surprises. La Pineda beach in Vila-seca (Tarragona) has, by far, the highest concentration of microplastics in Catalonia. This black spot on the Catalan coast was already well known to ...
In Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley,’ Black communities get all of the pollution—but very few of the jobs
People of color were underrepresented in all of the highest-paying jobs among the 30 states with a large petrochemical ...
In Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley,’ where black communities get all of the pollution, few of the jobs
Louisiana was the only state in which people of color are underrepresented in both pay categories. People who aren’t white ...
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‘Why Does It Always Have to Be Us?’: Court Revives Lawsuit Accusing Louisiana Parish of Sacrificing Black Neighborhoods to Toxic Industry While Shielding White Commu…
A federal appeals court in Louisiana ruled that three organizations representing Black residents can continue with their ...
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This Easter tradition was practiced only in churches with wooden floors in northeast Louisiana
No one knows exactly when the Easter Rock ceremony started or why, but it's said the tradition started before the Civil War.
Louisiana holds 'unprecedented' power in U.S. House led by Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport
Louisiana's U.S. House delegation holds 'unprecedented' power, led by Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
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Why we love Black Pot Bookshop, a 'treasure trove for history buffs' in Louisiana
This week we have Jennifer Woodson, owner of Black Pot Bookshop and Gifts in Opelousas, Louisiana. What’s your store’s story? Black Pot Bookshop is Opelousas' independent bookstore ...