disasters
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But a long list of challenges awaits: grappling with worst-in-the-nation unemployment, solving the housing crisis, and preparing for and responding to seemingly endless fires, floods and other natural disasters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
He urged the public not to forget the tragedy, calling for such disasters never to happen again.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
One of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safety on Spain's rail network after the transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to the crash.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Sánchez said it was "unacceptable" that Spain had suffered two serious rail disasters this year, after a high-speed crash killed 46 people near Córdoba in January.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
There are signs that an increase in such disasters is being noticed, even though few look far enough to find all of the causes.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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