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WWNO’s Coastal Desk is taking a look back at the local and environmental news we produced this year.

The incoming Trump administration will have a say in whether federally backed direct air capture projects in Louisiana move forward.

New study finds a $500 insurance hike boosts mortgage delinquencies by 20%, stressing housing impact of changing climate.

The mostly Native American community of Isle de Jean Charles made international headlines when it underwent a first-of-its-kind resettlement program due to coastal land loss and other climate change impacts. Now that residents have relocated, the state is focused on helping them stay there. But after hearing its sustainability plan at a recent meeting, residents expressed frustration over the new homes they received from the state.

Entergy Louisiana customers will see a slight increase in electricity prices, the utility said in a press release. Customers were spared a big rate hike after the state's Public Service Commission approved two settlements with the utility.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how agricultural workers are being affected by record-breaking heat. We also learn what’s causing Baton Rouge’s school bus driver shortage and take a second listen to an interview with gubernatorial candidate Sharon Hewitt.

One group of forecasters has decreased its 2018 hurricane season forecast from above-average to below-average. There are typically about 12 named storms...

We’re two months into Hurricane season, and so far, it’s been a pretty quiet one. That’s due, in part, to 2015 being an El Nino year. To understand why,…

The international report card is out and confirms the hottest average on record — for a third time in 15 years. More than 400 scientists contributed data, finding a spike in sea and air temperatures.