On Aug. 30, Errol Louis wrote an article for the New York Daily News titled "Four years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans still needs us." In the opening lines of his commentary, Mr. Louis claims "the single most important thing to know is that the city remains vulnerable to another big hurricane strike. Its flood protection system needs to be completely re-engineered, a project that will cost billions." Louis also points to problems caused by the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, a former, man-made commercial shipping channel, and argues "the billions it would cost to fill in the channel permanently would be money well spent."
Does New Orleans Really "Need Us?"
Does New Orleans Really "Need Us?"
Does New Orleans Really "Need Us?"
On Aug. 30, Errol Louis wrote an article for the New York Daily News titled "Four years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans still needs us." In the opening lines of his commentary, Mr. Louis claims "the single most important thing to know is that the city remains vulnerable to another big hurricane strike. Its flood protection system needs to be completely re-engineered, a project that will cost billions." Louis also points to problems caused by the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, a former, man-made commercial shipping channel, and argues "the billions it would cost to fill in the channel permanently would be money well spent."