Who makes money from floods? Who benefits from building in harm's way? And why are flood disasters growing with no end in sight?

The Water's Edge offers a well-researched critique of the systemic failures behind the deadliest and most costly natural disaster. Compelling flood victims, renowned scientists, and amazing footage from recent events reveal how government and business interests perpetuate flood catastrophes.

The pseudo-science behind the "100-year flood" is exposed as a deadly convenience that fosters delusional building and rebuilding in harm's way. Tens of thousands will suffer each year all across this country but their misfortune churns huge profits few have considered.

New Orleans' fate is clearly foretold five weeks before Katrina. And we see how financial incentives in the politically driven aftermath of floods (along the Gulf Coast and elsewhere) ensure that much worse disasters are likely in the near future.

Sunday, 8/3/08 from 4-5 a.m. ET
Wednesday, 8/27/08 from 3-4 a.m. ET