Surprisingly, it wasn’t mainly about greed.
Tag: Disasters and Emergencies
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In Much of the South, Subfreezing Weather Crippled Water Systems
The bitter cold had left the region by Wednesday, but myriad broken pipes, disrupted municipal water systems and widespread aggravation remained.
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Battered by Natural Disasters and Gaining the Support to Recover
Charitable groups helped people left devastated by a tornado in Kentucky and a hurricane in Puerto Rico to get food and reliable electricity.
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Britain’s Soaring Energy Costs Strain Crisis Responders
Families in chilly, drafty homes are seeking help. The response may be a blanket and thick socks, while some doctors are writing prescriptions for heat.
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U. S. Awards Millions to Move Tribes Threatened by Climate Change
Two tribes in Alaska, and a third in Washington State, will get $25 million each to retreat to higher ground.