The Story of the Hurricane

Even as they mourn the loss of life and devastation of communities throughout the Gulf Coast, greens wonder whether global warming is responsible for Hurricane Katrina's intensity and worry about the possible toxic disaster that could ensue as waste, chemicals, and bodies float to the surface of the minacious floodwaters. Stop by Gristmill for discussion and a roundup of relevant news links:


A roundup of environmental news on Katrina

http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2005/8/31/95831/5608?source=daily


Environmental problems worsened Hurricane Katrina's impact:
http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0831-new_orleans_wetlands.html

An AP wire story calls attention to a possible environmental crisis, namely that the storm may turn New Orleans into "a vast cesspool tainted with toxic chemicals, human waste and even coffins released by floodwaters from the city's legendary cemeteries." http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9113550/

Chemical Disaster Risk: http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=121



How to Help: Organizations Involved in Hurricane Katrina Relief


* Habitat for Humanity:  https://www.habitat.org/

 • FEMA Charity tips: http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm

• Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW or https://www.redcross.org/

• Network for Good http://www.networkforgood.org

• Episcopal Relief & Development: 1-800-334-7626 or http://www.er-d.org/

• Mercy Corps http://www.mercycorps.org

• United Methodist Committee on Relief: 1-800-554-8583 or http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/emergency/hurricanes/2005/

• Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

• Catholic Charities: 1-800-919-9338 or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/

• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: http://www.nvoad.org/

• Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: http://www.la-spca.org/

More on Hurricane Katrina:

URGENT ECO-ACTION ALERT! SAFE WATER FOR NEW ORLEANS : http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=134

CDC wants to drop BLEACH on the flood waters of New Orleans to prevent disease. Whole Foods has volunteered to pay for and deliver the natural agent Effective Microorganisms for an ecologically safe and tested way to purify the flood waters.
TAKE ACTION: http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=134

NEW Orleans Wetlands Restoration: ECO-ACTION ALERT!

Protecting coastal communities from the next Hurricane involves restoration of vital wetlands that aborb wind energy and reduce hurricane storm surges. TAKE ACTION to let Congress know that along with funds for rebuilding, funding for restoration of the wetlands is imperative: http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=140

Racism & Katrina Continued http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=133

Katrina: Racism? Why Do the Poor Always Suffer? http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=129

California Delta At Risk http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=128

Nuclear Katrina http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=126

Katrina Smashes "Energy Alley" http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=124

Mother Earth Speaks: Hurricane Katrina http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=356&i=33  

Mother Earth Speaks: "Do Not Block My Waters!" http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=356&i=34

Habitat for Humanity to Build Homes in the Gulf http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=309&i=131