Organisation: National Emergency Committee

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Technology is great, but we need a paper trail

A recent article (Irish Examiner, January 4) asked a timely question — “Could climate change pose a threat to our ability to produce electricity?” There is another real risk. A massive solar flare would have the magnetic power to trip electrical power grids worldwide.

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Rescuers' hopes fade as quake death toll rises in Costa Rica

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Storm death toll reaches 622 in Haiti

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Floods kill hundreds as storm ravages Haiti

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Jeanne causes chaos across Caribbean

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US hurricanes could cost up to €20bn

El Salvador aftershock claims at least two lives

At least two people have been killed in an earthquake in El Salvador just weeks after more than 800 died in a January tremor.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2001

Aftershocks hamper rescue efforts

Strong aftershocks have sent rescuers fleeing from the search for survivors of the El Salvador earthquake.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2001

Rescuers search for 1,200 missing after earthquake

Rescuers using sticks and their bare hands are digging for survivors in buried homes after a powerful earthquake struck El Salvador and Guatemala.

Sun, 14 Jan, 2001