Disasters articles
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Once celebrated, an inventor’s breakthroughs are now viewed as disasters — and the world is still recovering
Facing a crowd of journalists, inventor Thomas Midgley Jr. poured a lead additive over his hands and then proceeded to inhale its fumes for about a minute. Unfazed, he said, “I could do this every day without getting any health problems whatsoever.” Soon afterward, Midgley needed medical treatment. But the act would have dire consequences beyond his own well-being. The year was 1924, and Midgley, then a chemical engineer for General Motors, had pulled the stunt to support his most recent,...
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White House approves individual disaster assistance for West Virginia tornado victims
The April 2 storms resulted in about 10 tornados across the state.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster emergency for 15 counties impacted by severe weather
Tuesday, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a proclamation of disaster emergency for 15 counties in response to severe weather that occurred across the state.