In 2002, Mark Schleifstein and his colleagues published a five-day report about the vulnerabilities Louisiana would face if a major hurricane hit. And three years later, the time came.
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September '08
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July '08
Recent storms and floods have highlighted the risks of an economy that has grown more dependent on corn for fuel.
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July '08
Recent storms and floods have highlighted the risks of an economy that has grown more dependent on corn for fuel.
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July '08
Recent storms and floods have highlighted the risks of an economy that has grown more dependent on corn for fuel.
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July '08
Recent storms and floods have highlighted the risks of an economy that has grown more dependent on corn for fuel.
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July '08
Recent floods were likely to have damaged the corn and soybean harvest less than feared and farmers have planted more corn than previously expected, the government said.
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June '08
After Midwest floods have washed out millions of acres of corn, many are urging Washington to allow for corn to be grown on protected land, as well as for requirements for ethanol production to be rolled back.