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When Heat Becomes a Public Health Emergency

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This week, Southeast Louisiana is once again under dangerous heat conditions. Meteorologists have warned that the combination of high temperatures and humidity will create dangerous heat index conditions, increasing the risk of heat-related illness for anyone spending extended time outdoors. Public officials are urging residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts […]

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Amicus Brief Filed Supporting Florida Youth Climate Lawsuit

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On July 7, 2026, Healthy Gulf and Indian Riverkeeper, represented by the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment, filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in a youth-led climate lawsuit before Florida’s First District Court of Appeal. The youth plaintiffs argue that the Florida Public Service Commission’s continued approval

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One Lake will Severely Impact Downstream Communities on the Pearl River, Mississippi

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This past February, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Adam Telle, released a memo that apparently gave his blessing to a combination of two flood control alternatives, D-1 and E-1 for the Pearl River in Jackson, MS. The memo was not the required Record of Decision that begins the Corps of Engineers

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Planting More Than Trees: Growing Resilience in New Orleans

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When people think about trees, they often think about the inconveniences first. They think about bird droppings on their cars. They think about leaves in their gutters. They think about roots lifting sidewalks or the possibility of a tree damaging property if it falls during a storm. Those concerns are real, and responsible tree planting

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World Oceans Month June 2026

Celebrate World Oceans Month by contributing to our Gulf Guardian Photo Wall

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World Oceans Month is in June, and we want to celebrate it with you! As a Healthy Gulf member or supporter, you’re right there with us on the front lines, protecting this incredible body of water we all call home. This year, we’re building something special: the Gulf Guardian Photo Wall, a photo mosaic made

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Report Release – Fertilized to Death: Industrial Fertilizer Pollution in Louisiana and the Mississippi River

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Healthy Gulf has released a new report on assessing existing and proposed fertilizer manufacturing facility pollution along the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Despite the disproportionate concentration of existing fertilizer production facilities, multiple new facilities have been proposed in Louisiana, threatening to more than double the amount of nitrogen impacting waterways and community health. Fertilizer pollution,

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April Earth Month Celebrations Bring Communities Together for a Healthy Gulf

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This Earth Month, Healthy Gulf showed up across the Gulf Coast in a big way. From community cleanups and local meetups to our high energy virtual programming, April was packed with action and connection. We brought together Gulf Coast advocates, members, and supporters for a month of education, celebration, and fundraising in honor of the

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