He survived radiation as commander of the operation that extinguished the Chernobyl nuclear plant fire. He died of the coronavirus.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
Bicycling Surges in Manila Amid Covid-19 Lockdowns
City dwellers around the world turned to bicycles as the pandemic forced urban areas to restrict public transit. In the crowded Philippine capital, that meant weaving through notoriously bad traffic.
Doug Scott, Part of First Team to Summit Everest by Southwest Face, Dies at 79
In recent decades, Mr. Scott directed and raised funds for Community Action Nepal, a charity he founded to improve the lives of people in Nepal.
New Zealand Announces Charges in Deadly White Island Volcano Eruption
Government agencies and individuals were among those charged over the roles in the 2019 disaster, which killed 22 people.
Whale Sculpture Stops Train From Plunge in the Netherlands
The driver was the only person on the city train and was unharmed in the accident early Monday morning, a local safety spokesman said.
Mine Disaster in China Kills at Least 16
A fire led to excessively high levels of carbon monoxide, officials said. The site had previously been fined for safety violations.
Search Squad Rescue Dog and Hopes of a Miracle Captivate Ravaged Beirut
A search squad from Chile and its dog Flash discovered what appeared to be a heartbeat underneath debris from the Aug. 4 port blast.
India Building Collapse Leaves Scores Trapped in Debris
At least 17 people were injured in the collapse of an apartment building, according to news reports, and about 30 people were pulled to safety.
U.S. Contractor Knew of Explosive Material in Beirut Since at Least 2016
An American contractor spotted and reported the potential danger at least four years ago, but U.S. officials denied they were aware of the findings until last week, after the blast.
Beirut Explosion Hit 3 Disparate Neighborhoods. Now They’re United in Rage
The demands for a change in Lebanon’s leadership are growing louder.