I saw an especially interesting Meet the Press with Tim Russert this past Sunday. Mr. Russert's several interviews included people in Bush's cabinet, local & state officials from Louisiana & Mississippi, as well as a few scientific experts talking about global climate change and the impact this has had on the low-lying coastal areas of the U.S. I thought it would be relevant to put together a reading list for those interested in how a hurricane of Katrina's magnitude can have such a devastating affect on the region...
Some websites...
EPA Global Warming Site
Global Warming Primer (from the Chesapeake Climate Action Network)
Global Warming: Early Warning Signs
Global Warming (from the The Cooler Heads Coalition, a subgroup of the National Consumer Coalition)
Some books...
Bayou Farewell : The Rich Life and Tragic Death of Louisiana's Cajun Coast, by Mike Tidwell
Climate Change : Impact on Coastal Habitation, edited by Doeke Eisma (this title has chapters such as "Impact of climatic change on coastal cities" and "River flux to the sea: impact of human intervention on river systems and adjacent coastal areas")
The Discovery of Global Warming, by Spencer R. Weart
Firefly Guide to Global Hazards, by Robert L. Kovach and Bill McGuire (Abstract states, "A compelling, richly illustrated guide to the many large-scale natural disasters that affect life on Earth, both globally and locally. The guide is vital reading for those interested in the environment, geophysics and current affairs. It provides clear descriptions of all types of hazards and the threats they pose")
Holding Back the Sea: The Struggle for America's Natural Legacy on the Gulf Coast, by Christopher Hallowell
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