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A Study in Oilnew
A new 10-year study aims to track the health of Gulf Coast residents affected by the BP oil disaster.
Irene's Aftermath: The Lost Seasonnew
After the flood, and $750,000 worth of lost product, farmers in Vermont assess the damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene.
Seven Days |
Lauren Ober |
10-05-2011 |
Disasters
Anniversary of San Antonio's Great Flood of 1921 Passes with Little Noticenew
As central Texas burns, a monstrous conflagration that is the terrifying consequence of months of searing heat and historic drought; when so much of the region has been blackened.
San Antonio Current |
Char Miller |
09-14-2011 |
Disasters
Tropical Storm Irene Hits Vermontnew
One day after Tropical Storm Irene left flooding and devastation in many Southern Vermont towns, Burlington and Winooski residents flocked to the Winooski Falls to see the raging river for themselves.
Seven Days |
Eva Sollberger |
08-30-2011 |
Disasters
How to Find Your Hurricane Boyfriendnew
You know what a hurricane could be good for? Hurricane make-outs. Here's how to find your hurricane boyfriend.
The Village Voice |
Jen Doll |
08-26-2011 |
Disasters
Latest updates About Hurricane Irenenew
Here she comes.
Charleston City Paper |
Joshua Curry |
08-26-2011 |
Disasters
Tags: Hurricane Irene
Earrthquake Felt Up and Down East Coastnew
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits outside of Richmond, VA, at 1:51 p.m. The quake was felt in downtown Asheville.
Mountain Xpress |
Jeff Fobes |
08-24-2011 |
Disasters
The Apoca-Listnew
Papaya recalls, drought and political candidates bring world closer to Armageddon.
San Antonio Current |
Staff |
08-01-2011 |
Disasters
Tags: Mitt Romney, Environment, Health, Weapons, Drought, Nuclear War, Rick Scott, Recalls, Republics
Crossing Zonenew
The Monument Fire area is a well-known drug-smuggler area, border law-enforcement officers say.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
07-27-2011 |
Disasters
Tags: arizona wildfires, monument fire
Arizona Burningnew
We know a recent fire in Southern Arizona was likely set by an man in distress. What do we know about the border's other fires?
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
06-30-2011 |
Disasters
After the Floodnew
Pat Wilson heard the warnings, but she didn't really think the Mississippi River would reach her trailer. But on May 9, as Wilson watched water rush toward her property line, she realized she had only a small window to save her important belongings.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
06-02-2011 |
Disasters
Memphis' Media-Friendly Floodnew
The Mississippi River flood of 2011 went viral over the weekend, with television reporters for all of the major networks donning waders to report from low-lying areas in Memphis. That caused a combination of amusement and exasperation for local officials as the river passed 47.7 feet on the Memphis gage, one foot below the all-time record set in 1937.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
05-09-2011 |
Disasters
The Coming Watersnew
How is the cash-poor state of Louisiana planning to deal with potential record floodwaters on the Mississippi River?
One Year After the BP Spill, Mysterious Illnesses Keep Cropping Upnew
In the wake of the BP oil disaster, thousands of Gulf cleanup workers and residents have reported illnesses, with symptoms as tame as headaches or as violent as bloody stools and seizures.
