Environment
Living on Earth
July 19, 2015
The state of Louisiana is disappearing at an incredible rate, and its sinking deltas threaten some of the nation's crucial oil, gas and fisheries industries. But Louisiana has a “Hail Mary” plan to save it. Industry and government have created an unprecedented plan to save and rebuild these wetlands over the next 50 years — and say failure is not an option.
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Environment
How to clean an oiled duck
The Takeaway
May 25, 2010
Day 36: oil is still gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. We talk with Sharon Schmalz, the executive director of Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education in Houston, Texas. She helps instruct volunteers on the proper way to clean an animal covered in oil.
Environment
Vietnamese shrimpers hit hard by oil spill, language barriers
The Takeaway
May 26, 2010
Over the past thirty years, the Gulf coast has become home to many Vietnamese Shrimpers. But the Gulf oil spill has put their livelihood in jeopardy. Thoai Tong joins us from Buras, Louisiana.
Environment
Douglas Brinkley on Louisiana's 'state of distress'
The Takeaway
June 07, 2010
Even though the Gulf oil spill hasn't directly hit New Orleans, it's hard not to think of the disaster in the context of the Hurricane that hit the same region five years ago. Douglas Brinkley says its residents are in a state of 'permanent stress.'
Environment
Should BP CEO Tony Hayward resign?
The Takeaway
June 07, 2010
In a television, Tony Hayward apologized for the crisis. However, it may be too late to win public opinion. Davia Temin, CEO of Temin and Company, which specializes in crisis management for leading global corporations weighs in on BP's PR strategy.
Environment
Oil cleanup jobs help Gulf for now, but what comes later?
The Takeaway
June 08, 2010
The cleanup may bring a surge of temporary work, but residents of the Gulf Coast worry that the boom will be temporary at best. We talk to Johnny Glover, who runs a fishing lodge, and to Dean Blanchard, a seafood distributor.
Environment
Seafood markets nationwide feel impact of oil gusher
The Takeaway
June 09, 2010
We speak with Ewell Smith, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, about efforts to convince consumers of Louisiana's seafood's safety. WNYC's Lisa Chow reports on how seafood buyers and sellers have been impacted.
Conflict & Justice
Federal judge overturns moratorium on deepwater drilling; Obama vows appeal
The Takeaway
June 23, 2010
A federal judge in New Orleans has overturned a moratorium on deepwater oil drilling, instituted by President Obama at the end of May. Obama, on Tuesday, vowed to appeal the decision.
Environment
Meet Darryl Willis: the new face of BP
The Takeaway
June 24, 2010
Now that we've seen him in commercials, it's time to get to know him better. BP Vice President of Resources Darryl Willis joins the program to tell us about BP's latest efforts from the company's perspective, and his unenviable new position.
Environment
Checking in on the Gulf as Hurricane Alex heads toward land
The Takeaway
June 30, 2010
Just when it seemed like the catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico couldn't get any worse, hurricane season has officially begun. The tropical storm called Alex has been upgraded to a hurricane and is expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours.
Environment
Looking at Hurricane Alex from Brownsville, Texas
The Takeaway
June 30, 2010
110 mph winds are ripping through Brownsville, Texas, sending some residents fleeing while others prepare storm shelters. We speak with Brownsville Mayor Pat Ahumada, who is confident his town will weather the storm.