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‘Orwellian Doublespeak’: U.N. Says There’s ‘No Such Thing As A Natural Disaster’
« on: January 04, 2024, 06:46:27 am »
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‘Orwellian Doublespeak’: U.N. Says There’s ‘No Such Thing As A Natural Disaster’


hurricane high windsThere is no such thing as a natural disaster only the failure of humans to prepare for events beyond their control, a United Nations office warns.

In a display of almost Orwellian doublespeak, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) further cautions “a hazard can only become a disaster once it impacts on society or community. A hazard is natural, disasters are not.” [emphasis, links added]

The words of warning are contained in an online assessment published by the organization, stating at the outset: “We often hear about ‘natural disasters’ in the news or from NGOs and international organizations (even some less-well-informed UN agencies!). The truth is, there is no such thing as a natural disaster.”

https://climatechangedispatch.com/orwellian-doublespeak-u-n-says-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-natural-disaster/
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Re: ‘Orwellian Doublespeak’: U.N. Says There’s ‘No Such Thing As A Natural Disaster’
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2024, 06:47:10 am »
Was this actually written by St. Algore? :whistle:
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