Hurricane Katrina has unleashed almost incomprehensible destruction on the Gulf Coast. Environmentalists worry about a possible toxic disaster. HOW TO HELP: List of organizations providing relief for disaster victims
Date: 8/31/2005 5:34:40 PM ( 19 y ago)
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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/
How to Help: Organizations Involved in Hurricane Katrina Relief
* Habitat for Humanity: https://www.habitat.org/
• 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/
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
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