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Challenges & Opportunities

Challenges & Opportunities

The combination of climate change, land erosion, sea level rise & more frequent & ferocious storms has created an existential threat to Gulf Coast communities. Louisiana is confronting the problem with plans for land building & community relocation while nurturing the development of industries focused on coastal preservation, sustainability and alternative energy sources.

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WYES Coastal EXPO

WYES Coastal EXPO

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Discussing the options for restoring the Louisiana coast (1h 5m 13s)

Restoring The Louisiana Coast

Restoring The Louisiana Coast

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Explores programs to restore Louisiana’s coast, recycling glass and oyster shells. (28m 41s)

The Louisiana Coast

The Louisiana Coast

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Discussion of the Louisiana coastal master plan with local environmental journalists. (28m 49s)

The Future for the Louisiana Coast

The Future for the Louisiana Coast

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Educating & training the future workforce to restore & protect Louisiana’s coast. (28m 23s)

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