Katrina Storms, Costs, and Recovery Reflected in 2000s Timeline
The piece recounts hurricane season risks and cites UNC researchers noting 77 U.S. hurricanes from 2004 to 2013 causing about 310 billion dollars in damages with 35 major storms. It highlights Katrina’s 2005 impact on New Orleans, including 1,800 deaths and 134,000 homes destroyed, and notes the city’s population and economic recovery progress by the 2010s.
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Making ends meet at $40 oil prices
Oil markets confront sharp rise to forty dollars a barrel as households face higher heating and transportation costs. Analysts warn inflationary pressures persist while producers weigh production tweaks amid global demand shifts. Local merchants report mixed demand amid rising fuel expenses.
Oil prices drop test Permian rigs as crews face lean times
A contractor says forty dollar oil means they must live for today. In the Permian Basin, DanElson rigs cut crews and pay, while Pioneer Natural Resources plans to add rigs and outlast the downturn. Baker Hughes shows rising regional rig counts despite low prices, with expectations of market volatility and potential slowing if prices persist.
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