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Lue Palmer

Climate and multimedia journalist Lue Palmer is a native of Toronto, Canada, with roots in Jamaica. Before entering their career in journalism, Lue was a writer, documentarian and podcaster, covering race, health, and environment. Lue is a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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Posted inEnvironment

‘Flying the plane while we’re building it’: The battle to keep New Orleanians cool during the heat crisis

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

This year, however, there was another almost unprecedented challenge: extreme heat. This summer saw extended periods of high temperatures and heat indexes above 120.

Posted inNews

Entergy announces $500K in heat relief utility assistance

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer September 14, 2023September 14, 2023
Posted inHousing

How one man survives on the street with a chronic illness during a heat emergency

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer September 5, 2023September 7, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

In city’s heat islands, families cope with even hotter temps

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer August 24, 2023August 24, 2023
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The life and times of Roger Dickerson, composer and teacher

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer August 8, 2023September 5, 2023
Denka chemical plant
Posted inEnvironment

If successful, Landry’s EPA suit could be ‘a significant setback’ for the Civil Rights Act

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer July 31, 2023August 1, 2023
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Posted inNews

Nearly 600 New Orleans customers affected by Entergy verification delays, company tells council

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer June 30, 2023August 11, 2023
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Posted inCommunity Life

‘United We Stand’: 50 years after the UpStairs Lounge fire that claimed 32 LGBTQ+ lives

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer June 24, 2023August 11, 2023
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Posted inNews

Entergy customers go without power during June heat wave due to account setup delays

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer June 23, 2023June 26, 2023
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Juneteenth & Jean Saint Malo: How New Orleans is celebrating justice and freedom on June 19

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer June 15, 2023August 11, 2023

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