I would like to get more information about the financial side of New Orleans. From a pure financial perspective, is New Orleans the economic engine of Louisiana or a net drain on state finances? We have discussed that the port does not…
Daily Archives: November 15, 2010
Natural Hazards, UnNatural Disasters
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U.N. and World Bank Report Says Act Now or Pay Much More Later for Climate Disasters By NATHANIAL GRONEWOLD of ClimateWire Published: November 11, 2010 UNITED NATIONS — Annual monetary losses for natural disasters are expected to rise to $185…
The Fundamental Flaw in River Diversions
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Many people believe that river diversions can build land restore, or at least stabilize parts of the LA coast. We have discussed the sediment load problem, and the problem that you have to have full flood or the dirt just piles up…
As Glaciers Melt, Science Seeks Data on Rising Seas
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Not looking good for South LA: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/science/earth/14ice.html?_r=1&ref=justin_gillis (It does mention earth orbit wobbles!)