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Environment

Scientists confirm Gulf residents' claims about oil dispersant dangers

By Sue Sturgis

June 3, 2011 -

Environment

154 groups urge feds to act on post-BP disaster health crisis

By Sue Sturgis

May 25, 2011 -

Foreign oil interests still fouling Louisiana's coastal waters

By Sue Sturgis

May 23, 2011 -

Environment

Despite health fears, trailers are housing tornado victims

By The Lens

May 20, 2011 -

Environment

Louisiana flood zone residents face chemical contamination threat

By Sue Sturgis

May 18, 2011 -

Oil lobbyists gone wild: Gulf energy interests spending big to influence Congress

By Chris Kromm

May 17, 2011 -

Environment

Investigative Series: Poisoned in the Gulf

By Sue Sturgis

May 16, 2011 - APRIL 2011 | One year after the worst oil disaster in U.S. history, a health crisis is emerging among cleanup workers and Gulf Coast residents exposed to spill-related pollution. In a week-long series, Facing South looked at the BP disaster's health impact and regulatory failings that exacerbated the problem.