B. New Orleans faces many issues related to hurricanes and tropical storms. Most problems caused by these storms have occurred because of loss of wetlands around New Orleans during the past century. [a. Despite efforts by community and political leaders in New Orleans to restore wetlands, little has been done.] Much of the city becomes increasingly vulnerable to hurricanes as the sea level continues to rise. [b. Little has been done, despite efforts by community and political leaders in New Orleans to restore wetlands.]