AltWeeklies Wire
'Irreparable harm'new
Why BP is trying to undo a claims settlement it negotiated last year
Tags: BP, gulf oil spill
The Five Days of Isaacnew
Public officials stay on top of emergency preparations as the huge storm advances toward then stalls over Louisiana.
Tags: hurricane isaac
BP's "Hidden Victims"new
A report by Greater New Orleans, Inc. purports to outline the effect of last year's drilling permit moratorium.
Tags: BP Oil Spill
A Study in Oilnew
A new 10-year study aims to track the health of Gulf Coast residents affected by the BP oil disaster.
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.
BP Oil Disaster Takes Emotional Toll on Coastal Residentsnew
A Gallup Poll released Sept 28 found a direct correlation between emotional health and Gulf Coast residents' proximity to the BP oil disaster.
Tags: BP, Gulf Oil Spill
Gulf Seafood Threatened By Oil Spillnew
The Gulf of Mexico is as central to Louisiana's food heritage as any cuisine or chef.
Brandon Darby: FBI Informant & Common Ground Co-Foundernew
A cofounder of the Katrina relief organization Common Ground is revealed as an FBI informant, leaving members angry — and wary.
Louisiana Residents Once Again Face the Shock of Recoverynew
When it comes to rebounding from hurricanes, Louisiana's residents have been there before. But that doesn't mean it's getting any easier.
A Trip to Where Land Sinks into the Seanew
A trip to the land of the United Houma Nation after Hurricanes Gustava and Ike in Louisiana sheds light on a Native American people and a culture on the brink.
Only Time Will Tell the Impact of Gustav on Louisiana's Fisheriesnew
Hurricane Gustav smothered our beloved oysters and killed off thousands of fish, but the real impact on Louisiana's lakes, rivers and bayous is just beginning.
Tags: animal issues, Louisiana, water, oysters, fish, Wildlife, Hurricane Gustav, commercial fishing
Using Lessons from Katrina, Neighborhood Groups Stepped Up During Gustavnew
Patricia Jones and members of NENA and other neighborhood groups organized a campaign in which they passed out flyers to Lower Ninth Ward residents informing them of ways they could evacuate before Hurricane Gustav arrived.
Keep the National Guard in New Orleansnew
Starting next month, the National Guard will start pulling its 300-odd troops out of New Orleans, taking with them many people's feelings of safety. Although we understand that the state has limited military resources, and we acknowledge that the commitment of the Guard was never intended to be open ended, we feel that withdrawal of the troops at this time would be a tragic mistake -- one that would cost lives.
