Disasters and Emergencies – Page 13

After Maui Wildfires, Will Tourism Help or Hurt?

Residents and travelers are grappling with the propriety of visiting Maui, the epicenter of last week’s wildfires but an island heavily reliant on tourist dollars.

By Christine Chung and Madison Malone Kircher

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Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire

The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.

By Peter Eavis Ivan Penn and Thomas Fuller

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When Tragedy Strikes in China, the Government Cracks Down on Grief

The Chinese government represses public grief, withholding information and stanching displays of mourning to tell history the way it wants it told.

By Li Yuan

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Maui Fires Come at a Moment of Turmoil for the Insurance Industry

Hawaii has the nation’s lowest rates for homeowner coverage because it has not suffered many natural disasters. That may change.

By Santul Nerkar