Gulf Coast

Environment

Gulf claims czar makes mixed progress on transparency pledges

By ProPublica

January 13, 2011 -

The challenge of reforming the oil industry's safety culture

By Sue Sturgis

January 12, 2011 - The Deepwater Horizon disaster was the result of mistakes that call into question the entire oil industry's safety culture and demand better regulation.

Environment

Is it safe to expand offshore drilling in the Gulf?

By Chris Kromm

January 6, 2011 -

Environment

The BP oil spill saga: Where things stand now

By ProPublica

January 3, 2011 -

Southern Exposure

Sick for Justice: BP Deepwater Horizon Spill

By Sue Sturgis

January 1, 2011 - Facing toxic health threats and an uncertain future, Gulf residents are fighting for change.

Southern Exposure

A Regulatory Disaster

By Sue SturgisChris Kromm

January 1, 2011 - Following the BP oil disaster, federal agencies way have further compromised the health of cleanup workers and Gulf Coast residents.

Environment

Eight homeless youth die in New Orleans fire -- what does it say about U.S.?

By Bill Quigley

December 29, 2010 - By Bill Quigley