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Editorial: A wedge of salt water again threatens south Louisiana

Por: The Advocate Opinion October 04, 2023

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We live on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. We are accustomed to its rise and fall with the seasons. But it is permanent, a fixture of life.And right now low, to the point of endangering fresh water for one of the nation’s most treasured cities, New Orleans. And that's giving the leadership of the metropolitan area and the state a big autumn headache. New Orleans and Jefferson Parish officials are planning to build temporary... + full article



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