Latest from Sam Eaton

• Jan 12, 2006

  Growth through innovation

  Bold predictions abound that by 2030, if not sooner, China will become the world's largest economy. But getting there may depend on more than just making stuff for really cheap. To sustain that growth, China needs to move up the food chain. For our Sustainability Desk, Sam Eaton reports from the southern city of Shenzen near Hong Kong.

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• Dec 9, 2005

  Reading the Tea Leaves

  I have no return story to tell when it comes to China. Everything was new to me from the minute I walked down the runway and settled in for the 13…

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• Nov 16, 2005

  Farms as Superfund sites?

  A Congressional committee today takes up the issue of whether big industrial farms can fall under Superfund cleanup oversight. Sam Eaton reports.

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• Oct 28, 2005

  Clear Skies v. Clean Air

  The EPA has released a comparison between the Bush Administration's Clear Skies Initiative and the decades-old Clean Air Act. According the Agency, Clear Skies would do a better job of curbing pollution. As Sam Eaton reports, not all agree.

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• Oct 27, 2005

  Flooding and fairness

  Today a House subcommittee takes up the issue of assessing flood standards in New Orleans and across the country. Sam Eaton reports.

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• Oct 25, 2005

  One hurricane too many

  This year's hurricane season has given many state-run flood insurance programs a run for their money. Sam Eaton reports.

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• Oct 14, 2005

  New Orleans workers sidelined

  Area demolition and removal services are chafing over government clean-up contracts for New Orleans that have been awarded to out-of-state companies. Sam Eaton reports.

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