The Chinese government represses public grief, withholding information and stanching displays of mourning to tell history the way it wants it told.
Tag: Disasters and Emergencies
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As Inferno Grew, Lahaina’s Water System Collapsed
Firefighters who rushed to contain the Maui wildfire found that hydrants were running dry, forcing crews to embark instead on a perilous rescue mission.
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After the Maui Fires, Hawaii Will Reinvent Itself Once Again
Like other island dots in our rising oceans, Hawaii is unusually imperiled and must do something about planetary crisis.
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Planning to Visit Hawaii? What to Know About Fires on Maui and Big Island
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.
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Wildfires and Deadly Floods Hit Europe
The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths.