Lead author Beth Polidoro works for the Global Marine Species Assessment Unit, based at Old Dominion University in Richmond,Virginia.

VOA: special.2010.04.20

Ouseburn Farm, formerly known as Byker Farm, was forced to close in 2002 when its land was found to be contaminated by the old Victorian lead works it is built on.

BBC: Prince Charles at Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle

Thanks to getting the right treatment, Gillian, from north London, says she is able to lead a normal life and works full-time in the city.

BBC: Gillian waited years to get the correct diagnosis and help

The pre-Katrina hurricane levee system is a lead contender for the worst public works project in American history.

FORBES: Hurricane Isaac Will Test the New Orleans Levees