New Orleans The Lower 9th Ward became iconic as part of the story of catastrophe, struggle, and recovery in New Orleans and around the world after Hurricane Katrina. Now there are new candidates in more cities where climate and nature have combined to expose humanity at its rawest, weakest, and sometimes best. Here, the …
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Katrina and Maria, More Disaster Anniversaries and Lessons Unlearned
Greenville In New Zealand we were asked, “How is New Orleans?” In California, whether Santa Rosa or Sonoma, the question arose, “How is New Orleans?” Thirteen years have passed since Hurricane Katrina swept through the city, and the question is still important, “How is New Orleans?” The answer: better than it was, but not as …
Twelve Years Since Katrina, and Water Rising in Houston May Teach New Lessons
New Orleans A tiny frog hopped out from under the dryer in our kitchen this morning to mark the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the wet water wonder world engulfing us today. It’s still dark outside though close to 9 in the morning with a steady rain pouring since the predawn from our share …