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A Dozen Squirrel Monkeys Were Stolen From Louisiana Zoo, Officials Say
A Zoo in Louisiana says {that a} dozen squirrel monkeys that have been stolen Saturday are nonetheless lacking six days later.
In keeping with Zoosiana, a zoo situated in Broussard, a metropolis simply outdoors of Lafayette, the heist occurred shortly earlier than midnight Saturday, when a thief “deliberately compromised” the squirrel monkey exhibit and stole 12 monkeys.
“It’s a really unhappy state of affairs, clearly, we’re heartbroken,” Zoosania’s Common Supervisor Matt Oldenburg instructed NBC affiliate KLAF-TV
The remaining squirrel monkeys have been assessed by the zoo’s veterinarian and have been discovered to be in no hazard, Zoosiana mentioned in a press release.
The zoo mentioned they’re working with native, state and federal businesses to analyze the theft. Authorities are additionally reviewing surveillance footage from across the zoo to attempt to find a suspect, who will face a housebreaking cost, KLAF reported.
A Lancaster girl says her tip led Dallas Police to seek out two monkeys that have been taken from their habitat Monday on the Dallas Zoo.
The theft occurred lower than two days earlier than a pair of emperor tamarin monkeys have been taken from their enclosure on the Dallas Zoo. The suspect has since been arrested after he was noticed on the Dallas World Aquarium.
Louisiana state legislation states that maintaining monkeys as pets is illegitimate, in accordance with the Legislation Library of Louisiana.
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Saving the Day in Disaster — Solar Microgrid in New Orleans, Louisiana – CleanTechnica
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We write about solar microgrids all the time, but we seldom feature specific projects and how they are helping real, live humans. The video below does a great job of highlighting a small project in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“What do solar panels and battery-powered microgrids have to do with protecting the unique culture of New Orleans? Meet the local organization turning restaurants into disaster recovery centers using community solar microgrids — and charting a way forward for a just energy transition in the American South,” On the Brink writes.
“Feed the Second Line’s Get Lit Stay Lit program is protecting the soul and fabric of the city with community solar microgrids,” Nexus Media adds.
About the broader series, On the Brink writes, “‘Facing Down the Fossils’ is a series about the people who are dealing with generational consequences of the pollution and economic damage caused by the fossil fuel industry and who now face the prospect of even more fossil fuel projects in the United States. In response, these communities are not only standing up to wrongdoing but also leading the effort to advance clean energy production. The project takes viewers to these communities to hear from the people who have dedicated themselves to fighting injustice in opposition to governments and multinational organizations. In the process, the episodes reveal what has been lost, what can be saved, and what might be gained in these vibrant neighborhoods, communities, and ecosystems. ”
Well, nothing replaces watching the video, so just go do that.
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LSU, Six Other Louisiana Schools Using Juul Settlement Money on Anti-Vaping NIL Deals
Few states take college athletics more seriously than Louisiana—and the Pelican State is reportedly proving that with a crusade designed to reduce teen vaping.
Per a Wednesday morning report from Piper Hutchinson of the Louisiana Illuminator citing public records, Louisiana’s government is using money from a settlement with Juul to do a series of anti-vaping NIL deals with college athletes in the state.
“According to public records, the state so far has agreed to spend $281,000 on NIL deals with athletes, with $225,000 going to LSU athletes over three years,” Hutchinson wrote.
In addition to the Tigers, Louisiana is said to be engaging athletes at Grambling, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, McNeese State, Northwestern State, and Southeastern Louisiana.
The $10 million settlement “can be used for research, education, and vaping cessation programs, among other things,” per Hutchinson.
Given the sheer visibility of college sports and college athletes in Louisiana, the state government will have a powerful ally.
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