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Washington considers bills to aid Louisiana recovery. Critics say the proposed coastal restoration funding is inadequate and fear environmental laws may be waived during recovery efforts.
It’s been nearly two months since President Bush pledged to “do what it takes” to rebuild storm-ravaged Louisiana. But some residents say there’s still not enough money to restore their eroded coast and they fear environmental safeguards are being sacrificed. Living on Earth’s Jeff Young reports.