In the wake of a disaster The Land Desk • 412 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23 🎭️ Culture Disaster The post discusses a disaster that happened fifty-three years ago The author expresses gratitude towards supporters and readers Readers are encouraged to subscribe for a 7-day free trial
The NRC at Three Mile Island Gordian Knot News • 161 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23 💾 History Disaster Regulation Media Government Nuclear The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's actions at Three Mile Island turned a manageable incident into a national crisis. Despite widespread panic and media frenzy, the actual harm from Three Mile Island was significantly less than perceived. There were major errors and miscommunication by the NRC that escalated the situation, causing unnecessary fear and confusion.
Smoke on the Water Unbound • 600 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23 📰 News Environment Politics Media Disaster Community Accidents like the train derailment in Ohio can have long-lasting and terrible effects on communities. There is a growing sense of uneasiness and concern over industrial mishaps, shortages of goods, and global tensions. The media focus on perceptions and ideas rather than on reporting on actual events, leading to a loss of trust in institutions.
Hanoi's Tragic Inferno Vietnam Weekly • 176 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23 📰 News Disaster Investigation Journalism The post discusses a tragic inferno in Hanoi The content is for paid subscribers only The writer is Michael Tatarski
A Sweet Catastrophe Once Upon A News • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24 💾 History Disaster Industrial Tragedy Sometimes things aren't built as well as they should be, check twice before planning. Unexpected conditions can create disasters, always be prepared. In times of crisis, people can come together to help each other.
Why the Titanic went down The Misinfo Hellscape • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23 💾 History Maritime Investigations Disaster Misconceptions The Titanic captain was likely not negligent or arrogant The blame might lie with poor communication from Marconi radio operators Investigating technical reasons for incidents is crucial to understanding what truly happened
Relative Safety in the Planetary Crisis The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23 🌞 Climate & Environment Environment Climate Sustainability Disaster Policy No place is completely safe in the current planetary crisis. Understanding relative safety and potential for ruggedization is crucial for strategic planning. Speed is essential in responding to spreading endangerment and brittleness in the environment.
Ohio’s “Chernobyl” was entirely preventable—but now we have an environmental disaster Dr. Eric Ding’s Journal • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23 📰 News Environmental Disaster Ohio's 'Chernobyl' incident was preventable The Norfolk Southern ecological disaster poses a threat to residents A train derailment in East Palestine resulted in hazardous materials being transported