Big Opportunity in the Big Easy

June 1 marked the official beginning of hurricane season in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. But many coastal residents are still focused on recovery and clean up from last year's deadly storms. Recent reports warn that the levees around New Orleans remain "inadequate," and communities are hurrying to rebuild homes, schools, and businesses before hurricane activity peaks in August and September. One of the greatest challenges they face is to rebuild wisely-not just quickly-and in a way that will provide a cleaner, more livable environment.

from the Worldwatch Institute