It’s common knowledge that the coast of Louisiana is quietly sinking into the balmy Gulf waters. But new research suggests we may have been underestimating how quickly it’s happening.

Projections in the interactive below are based on data from Louisiana's Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority. Use the interactive below to view maps of past and projected land loss and ...

Areas of new ocean are denoted in light blue and show how the coastline would be eroded significantly. NOAA's map shows how Louisiana would look if sea levels rose by 6 feet. NOAA's map shows how ...

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Simone Maloz: This is really our road map to a sustainable coastal Louisiana, striking a balance between the economy and the environment.

Authorities in Louisiana have warned people to prepare for extreme cold in the coming days, and a map by Newsweek shows ... and the position of the Gulf Coast low pressure system.

Francine made landfall Wednesday evening along the Louisiana coastline as a Category 2 hurricane, threatening some communities still recovering from a particularly destructive hurricane season ...

A map showing the approximate forecast ... established to coordinate cleanup efforts, including the Coast Guard, MPOG and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office, along with other state ...