After the winds of hurricane Katrina died down the Gulf Coast was left with a toxic mess. This story from Discoveries This Week shows how scientists are dealing with this tragedy.
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After the winds of hurricane Katrina died down the Gulf Coast was left with a toxic mess. This story from Discoveries This Week shows how scientists are dealing with this tragedy.
Added: Apr 27, 2006
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