ABSTRACT
In August, 2005 the future of journalism and the environment appeared to arrive in New
Orleans with terrifying suddenness. Even before Hurricane Katrina struck both the
environment and journalism were being shaken by impending change. Media experts say
that in the coming years newspapers and television news stations may die and be replaced
by online news sources. Meanwhile scientists warned that climate change may melt the
polar ice caps, causing increased coastal flooding and possibly more violent storms.
