Ivor van Heerden

Jul. 03, 2009

The Disappearing Mississippi Delta

Rising sea levels and not enough sediment replenishment may make much of the Mississippi Delta 'drown' by the year 2100, according to a new study.

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Sep. 05, 2008

Levees and Hurricanes

How did cities along the coast weather Hurricane Gustav -- and can New Orleans residents can rest any easier in the face of coming storms?

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