+2 Opinion Torbjörn Törnqvist, colleagues: Viral headlines on relocating New Orleans don’t capture our study Torbjörn Törnqvist:Updated Jun 4, 2026 Our study on the future of coastal Louisian has sparked a long-overdue, community-wide conversation. While some headlines have grossly overstated our findings, the research has galvanized a public dialogue about what comes next for future generations — a conversation that must not stop. Because some misunderstandings have arisen, we want to clarify what our science means.
coastscene.tam.102324.05.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 17, 2024 Rodney Sabiston and Frank Parker. The official grand opening of the new COAST Lacombe Activity Center and transportation hub on October 15, 2024.
coastscene.tam.102324.06.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 17, 2024 Connie Frught Melona Hensley. The official grand opening of the new COAST Lacombe Activity Center and transportation hub on October 15, 2024.
coastscene.tam.102324.08.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 17, 2024 Kanise Wilson and Ann Benoit. The official grand opening of the new COAST Lacombe Activity Center and transportation hub on October 15, 2024.
coastscene.tam.102324.01.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 17, 2024 Nancye Dumestre, Linda Torregano, Mary Faciane. The official grand opening of the new COAST Lacombe Activity Center and transportation hub on …
coastscene.tam.102324.02.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 17, 2024 Bevery Domingue and Malana Hensley.The official grand opening of the new COAST Lacombe Activity Center and transportation hub on October 15, 2024.
coastscene.tam.102324.03.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 17, 2024 Favianne Faciane and Marilyn Batiste.The official grand opening of the new COAST Lacombe Activity Center and transportation hub on October 15, 2024.
coastscene.tam.102324.04.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 17, 2024 Carol Whelan, Sylvia Aupied and Marykay Hamauei. The official grand opening of the new COAST Lacombe Activity Center and transportation hub on…
newcoast.tam.100924.09.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 1, 2024 Schrell Thompson sight manager for COAST Activity Center and transportation hub at 61720 LA 434 just south of I-12 held a soft opening on Tues…
newcoast.tam.100924.02.jpg PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Oct 1, 2024 Lacombe residents enjoy some time together at COAST Activity Center and transportation hub at 61720 LA 434 just south of I-12 as it held a sof…