Reporting from Sichuan

One year ago, National Public Radio (NPR) was in Chengdu (coincidentally) when the western part of the province was hit by a 7.9-magnitude earthquake. The one year anniversary is only days away - May 12.

Now, the same reporter has returned to get an update on what has and has not changed in the affected regions. You can follow their reports on "All Things Considered," which airs in the afternoons. You see/listen to the reports on their website. Monday they reported on Beichuan, the city which was so devastated (see current picture of Beichuan below) that the government was forced to abandon it completely and move it to a new location.

Alternatively, you can read more background information in their blog, called Chengdu Diary.

-alan