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The story of an unnatural disaster. Hosted by Vann R. Newkirk II.
Dauté Martin: Katrina babies are hurting, but we are healing, too

Dauté Martin: Katrina babies are hurting, but we are healing, too

What happened to the children who lived through Hurricane Katrina?
In the Lower Ninth Ward, an artist renews his purpose

In the Lower Ninth Ward, an artist renews his purpose

Kevin Beasley was invited to create an installation in New Orleans for a few months. Instead he bought land, and met his neighbors.
A massive levee system saved New Orleans. Can other towns be helped?
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A massive levee system saved New Orleans. Can other towns be helped?

A massive flood protection system built around New Orleans helped save it from flooding during Hurricane Ida. Surrounding communities, which weren’t so lucky, want their own system.
Beauty, serenity, stillness: An ode to the final miles of the Mississippi River
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Beauty, serenity, stillness: An ode to the final miles of the Mississippi River

Stark and minimalist in their beauty, the landscapes and communities in Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish exist in a state of constant change.
As storms keep coming, FEMA spends billions in ‘cycle’ of damage and repair
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As storms keep coming, FEMA spends billions in ‘cycle’ of damage and repair

FEMA has paid out billions for disaster recovery efforts. But many projects seem to be undertaken in defiance of climate change, leaving structures nearly as vulnerable as before.
As storms keep coming, FEMA spends billions in ‘cycle’ of damage and repair
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As storms keep coming, FEMA spends billions in ‘cycle’ of damage and repair

FEMA has paid out billions for disaster recovery efforts. But many projects seem to be undertaken in defiance of climate change, leaving structures nearly as vulnerable as before.
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