Accidents and disasters articles
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Climate disasters are economic disasters: UN secy-general Guterres
United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres has warned that climate disasters are economic disasters and called on developed countries to deliver on their finance promises.“Climate disasters are economic disasters. As finance ministers, you know that all too well. Storms, floods, fires and droughts are decimating economies around the world. Funds that should be building roads, educating children, and curing the sick, are being swallowed up by the climate crisis,” Guterres warned at the...
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The importance of insurance when disaster strikes
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) Preparing for unexpected disasters is important. In just the past few weeks, Local News 8 has reported on attempted Rexburg apartment break-ins, a recent business fire in St. Anthony, and potential flooding. One way to be prepared is making sure you have the right insurance. Goosehead Insurance agent and broker Chad Christensen told us, "If
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Accident At POET Bioprocessing In Leipsic
(From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office) The Putnam County Sheriff's Office received a statement from POET on 4/9/24 at 2:10PM: On April 9, 2024, POET Bioprocessing - Leipsic, experienced an event in the distillation unit. Emergency responders are on the scene. There are no injuries. Once the immediate incident is resolved, we will assess the