While government aid and organizations can ease the burden of major losses, disaster victims are burdened by small expenses to rebuild their lives.
Category: Disasters and Emergencies
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Sri Lanka, Its Economy Reeling, Is Approved for $3 Billion Rescue Loan
The New York Times – Business:The nation, having weathered negotiations with Japan, India and China, hopes the emergency funds from the International Monetary Fund will see it through its debt crisis.
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Biden Warns That Climate Change Could Upend Federal Spending Programs
The New York Times – Business:A chapter in the new Economic Report of the President focuses on the growing risks to people and businesses from rising temperatures, and the government’s role in adapting to them.
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The Ohio Train Derailment: A Timeline
The New York Times – Business:The Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals set off an emergency response as residents worried about long-term health effects.
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Weeks After Ohio Train Derailment, Health Concerns Mount
The New York Times – Business:In a tight-knit town already skeptical of the government, the lack of concrete information, and the open-ended nature of the crisis, undergird anxiety.
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As Humanitarian Crises Escalate, So Do Demands to End Them
The New York Times – Business:David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, says the global refugee crisis “is manageable, not insoluble.”
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Britain’s Soaring Energy Costs Strain Crisis Responders
The New York Times – Business: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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Climate Change Has Some Retirees Rethinking Where to Live
The New York Times – Business:It’s a small yet noticeable shift, experts say — but climate change is causing retirees to start reconsidering moves to disaster-prone dream locales.
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In the Netherlands, Balancing Energy Security Against Climate Concerns
The New York Times – Business:A central location and web of gas pipelines are helping boost gas imports in the country even as it tries to stick to its clean energy goals.