Hurricane Gustav sits poised to devastate the Gulf Coast region of the U.S., diverting much of the nation's attention from the 2008 Republican National Convention here in St. Paul. Check out complete coverage of the preparations and impact of the storm.
More hurricanes to come after Gustav
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Experts say Gustav's arrival is just the start of a violent hurricane season and at least a dozen more storms are on their way. Midmorning examines the role of global warming and how well the Gulf Coast is able to manage the weather.
Guests
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Fred Kasten: A reporter working for Minnesota Public Radio News in New Orleans during the hurricane.
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Judith Curry: Chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech.
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Chris Kromm: Director of the Institute for Southern Studies. He is coauthor of a report called "Blueprint for Gulf Renewal."
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Dennis Feltgen: Public information officer with the National Hurricane Center.
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