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Extinguishing Some Myths of Fire Weeknew

Many different interest groups distorted what was happening to suit their own purposes: The media wanted to make the fires as sensational as possible, politicians wanted to project an image of supreme competence, small-government conservatives accused the authorities of being underprepared, while liberal democrats wanted to see the fires as a symptom of the advance of global warming.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andrew Gumbel  |  11-02-2007  |  Disasters

Southern Discomfortnew

Sea Shepherd temporarily loses two crewmen in icy Antarctic waters during a clash with Japanese whalers.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Dean Kuipers  |  02-16-2007  |  Disasters

After the Floodnew

Six months after Katrina, redemption remains a cruel promise as hard times haunt the Big Easy.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Ted Soqui  |  03-24-2006  |  Disasters

Before the Floodnew

New Orleans was gutted way before any home-wrecker named Katrina.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Cole Coonce  |  03-24-2006  |  Disasters

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