A Louisiana court blocked the U.S. EPA from using Title VI to protect Black communities from pollution. This blow to environmental justice sets a dangerous precedent that could embolden other states to sideline civil rights protections. Via Terry L Jones: x.com/FloodlightNews…

As funding dries up for Louisiana’s coastal restoration program, advocates are strategizing to sustain it via ⁦Terry L Jones⁩ #lalege floodlightnews.org/funding-dries-…

As dollars dry up for Louisiana’s coastal restoration, advocates strategize to sustain it, Terry L Jones reports: lailluminator.com/2024/09/18/coa… via Floodlight

Black women are leading the fight against polluters in Louisiana — and they’re winning Read my latest: floodlightnews.org/black-women-ar…

Environmental justice is a key issue in the Bayou state. Many local nonprofits have taken the fight directly to industrial development in their communities. Metcalf alum Terry L Jones reports on this ongoing fight for Floodlight. floodlightnews.org/black-women-ar…

floodlightnews.org/ev-myths-gas-g… Advocates say oil and gas interests are fearmongering to keep people from transitioning to electric-powered vehicles My latest:

Are EV myths keeping people from getting rid of their gas guzzlers? Advocates say oil and gas interests are fearmongering to keep people from transitioning to electric-powered vehicles, acc'd to Terry L Jones lailluminator.com/2024/10/17/ev-… via Floodlight

‼️ On today's [email protected] Show ‼️ Mark Joseph Stern of Slate Ari Berman of Mother Jones Terry L Jones of Floodlight 🔊Listen Here: siriusxm.us/Signorile Give us your calls at: 866-997-4748

Putting kids at risk: “to ensure consistency with the President’s Executive Orders, they will no longer focus exclusively on communities selected by the regions as being ‘already highly burdened with pollution impacts.’” Terry L Jones @floodlightnews floodlightnews.org/as-epa-pulls-b…

Communities living and learning near petrochemical plants will face more pollution and less federal protection under Trump’s new policies “It's why what they are doing is so devastating and cruel in my mind," one advocate told me. My latest: floodlightnews.org/as-epa-pulls-b…

Flood Risks Getting Worse Along U.S. Coastlines, New Analysis Shows #news #environment Terry L Jones reports for Floodlight EJ Today Headlines: sej.org/headlines/list Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ejtoda… floodlightnews.org/flood-risks-ge…

"Houma in southeast Louisiana is the only [city] where 100% of its population (33,000 people) are at risk of facing a 100-year-flood by 2050", reports Terry L Jones. Read more on Floodlight ⤵️ floodlightnews.org/flood-risks-ge…

A few years ago, I raised my hand at a press seminar to make a point that led to my partnership with Tulane University's Environmental Law Clinic on this important topic. Details here:

A new documentary, featuring my colleague Terry L Jones, debunks the promise of high-quality employment for residents of color when new industrial plants come to their neighborhoods. floodlightnews.org/video-the-fail…

The petrochemical industry in Louisiana says it provides jobs. But not for everyone. Watch as a local journalist from Floodlight starts looking into who is getting those jobs, and who isn't. Then go here to learn more: bit.ly/3Y1ZK7C Terry L Jones #CancerAlley

"This month, the Republican-controlled Louisiana Legislature will debate a bevy of bills to limit or kill CCS; one is a proposed yearlong moratorium and another is an outright ban," reports Terry L Jones. lailluminator.com/2025/04/21/car…

GOP Support Of Carbon Capture Fractures In #Louisiana , Nationally Terry L Jones reports for Floodlight #news #environment EJ Today Headlines: sej.org/headlines/list Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ejtoda… floodlightnews.org/gop-support-of…

Trump’s 2-year reprieve gives coal plants ‘a free pass to pollute.’ Really strong reporting here by my colleague Terry L Jones floodlightnews.org/trumps-2-year-…

A 2024 Louisiana law made it all but impossible for community groups to do their own air monitoring near polluting factories. Now six environmental groups are suing over it. Terry L Jones describes why it matters. floodlightnews.org/environmental-…

🚨 #TulaneUniversity #Scientist *RESIGNS* citing #Environmental #Censorship. "Kimberley Terrell’s research into health and job disparities had triggered a backlash from state and Tulane leaders." By Terry L Jones Floodlight theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…