Environment

August 28, 2006 - In our new report, "One Year after Katrina," the Institute concludes that the Gulf Coast recovery has "failed," and that lack of leadership and misp

August 25, 2006 - When confronted with evidence that the post-Katrina recovery in the Gulf Coast is failing, one of the most common responses is that "well, the government has spent over $100 billion, what more can it do?"

August 24, 2006 - (And who is helping them?)

August 23, 2006 - We are now less than a week away from the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. After 12 long months, how are people faring in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast?

August 21, 2006 - With not much action happening at the federal level in terms of global warming, states are taking action -- including distancing themselves from those who deny it's a problem.

August 21, 2006 - [The following is part of our ongoing coverage of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2006 -- eds.]

August 18, 2006 - Blue Heron, keeping cool in the shade Tellico Lake, Tennessee (click image for larger view)