Intense hurricane Katrina
New Orleans had major subsidence before Katrina
By Patricia Reaney LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - Parts of New Orleans experienced major subsidence in the three years before Hurricane Katrina struck last summer, scientists said on Wednesday. They ...
U.S. can rely on fuel imports after hurricanes-API
Source: Reuters
By Tom Doggett WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - The United States will be able to import enough gasoline to offset disruptions in motor fuel supplies that may occur this summer due to hurricanes, the ... Full article
Source: Reuters
By Tom Doggett WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - The United States will be able to import enough gasoline to offset disruptions in motor fuel supplies that may occur this summer due to hurricanes, the ... Full article
US offshore rigs must be stronger this year-MMS
(Adds details on this year's hurricane season, other background) By Chris Baltimore WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Mobile offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico must show that they are up to ...
US bill lets 9-11 victims file asbestos fund claims
Source: Reuters
By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - Sponsors of legislation to compensate U.S. asbestos victims said on Friday they had expanded it to include access to payments for people sickened by ... Full article
Source: Reuters
By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - Sponsors of legislation to compensate U.S. asbestos victims said on Friday they had expanded it to include access to payments for people sickened by ... Full article
US hurricane plans improved-federal,state officials
Source: Reuters
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) - Federal and state emergency management officials told lawmakers on Wednesday they are far better prepared for the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season and ... Full article
Source: Reuters
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) - Federal and state emergency management officials told lawmakers on Wednesday they are far better prepared for the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season and ... Full article


