Gulf Rising

50 years of poisoning the water and the air of Southwest Louisiana, this hub of toxic waste disposal is looking for leniency. Mass animal die-offs, human sickness, and years of dumping toxic chemicals down back country roads, all exposed in the latest episode of Gulf Rising.

A Quick Snippet of what to expect from your Gulf Rising listening experience. Streaming now on all major platforms. 

Louisiana is proud of its local seafood. People come from around the world to feast on the world-class oysters, shrimp, and crawfish from the Gulf Coast region. Increasingly, the oil, gas, and LNG industries threaten the viability of Louisiana seafood. In this episode, we dive into a case where an LNG tanker reportedly sunk the boat of an oyster fisherman in Cameron Parish. 

There are no repercussions in this David and Goliath story, and little to no recourse for a fisherman put out of nearly $15,000. 

Here is the story, as we search for justice, if not the honor deserved, for our Gulf Coast fishermen. 

We sit down with environmental documentarian, Josh Fox, to discuss his upcoming projects and the state of the environment in Louisiana. 

The show that started it. January 19, 2024, we marched on the America’s Energy Summit. Fishermen Fight Back showed up to the rally with six boats and fishermen from Cameron, Louisiana. All of them came to say their piece and make a show, and though they had a permit, the NOPD denied them their right to peaceful protest. Enraged and heartbroken by the injustice, Fishermen Fight Back and For a Better Bayou came onto WHIV that evening to talk about it. Here is that recording.

Debra Ramirez has been a climate activist for over 40 years.

Hailing from Mossville, Louisiana, she has witnessed her home, her loved ones, and her community perish at the hands of petrochemical plants. Listen to her story as she describes living in a bygone era of Louisiana, and details some of her fight for climate justice in the south.

Ms. Debra’s created and champions Mossville Environmental Action Now (MEAN). If you are moved by what you hear, you can donate to Ms. Debra’s cause below.