Drinking Water Systems

September 26, 2001–Drinking water sources, purification, and distribution systems are essential to public health, and failures could be catastrophic.

Levees and Flood Control Works

September 26, 2001–There are places along the Mississippi River (e.g. New Orleans) where many people live in areas that would normally be flooded, were it not for levees or other flood control works.

Nuclear Plants and Materials

September 26, 2001–Security of nuclear power plants was definitely on people's minds as the WTC burned and nobody knew where the next plane would hit.

Oil and Gas Pipelines

September 26, 2001–Because of their length, ubiquity, and remoteness, pipelines can be nearly impossible to defend.

SPECIAL ISSUE: Terror and Environment-Introduction

September 26, 2001–A few lessons were buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center. Humans change the environment -- and build environments -- in ways that make them vulnerable to catastrophe.

Recommended For All Journalists Covering Sep 11 Attacks and Tragedies

September 12, 2001–The Poynter Institute Web site has published an array of resources and advice for journalists who are covering the attacks and tragedies of September 11, 2001.

New Fire Plan Proposed, Old One Not Quite Working Yet

August 15, 2001–On Aug. 13, 2001, President Bush and Interior Sec. Norton endorsed a 10-year fire plan proposed by the Western Governors Assoc. that would grant Western states and localities more discretion in preventing and fighting wildfires.