The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Tuesday, Dec. 10 that highly pathogenic avian influenza is causing increased wild bird deaths in the state.
The Monroe Fire Department says they have seen 17 fires started in abandoned or vacant buildings in 2024, and the number is steadily rising as temperatures drop.
Companies behind these “mass timber” projects say that wood is a lower-carbon alternative to steel or concrete and brings other benefits, such as faster construction time and lower cost than concrete ...