The article “U.N warns about natural disaster risks” assesses the issue that the U.S and other places that are in danger of natural disaster have ignorance towards realizing they’re at risk. The article quotes: “The December 2004 tsunami, which killed as many as 230,000 people in Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and the Maldives, served as a wake-up call for the aid community about the need to prepare for the worst impacts of natural disasters”. This article stresses the importance of preparing for inevitable natural disasters. As this article has few facts and only few biased opinions, the article “Disaster preparation is key to saving lives” from the guardian newspaper is another look on this issue. This article, comparing to the first, has a deeper meaning which does have a connection to personal lives and does not only present cold hearted facts. The following quote from this article represents a plead: “In cities where apartment buildings and schools collapse on their doomed occupants, contractors cut corners and pay off officials. In slums and remote locations there are no inspectors to check buildings, or advise on earthquake-resistant construction methods. As always, it is the very poor who suffer most”. As both articles have a similar theme, the difference is the voice that presents the risks of natural disasters and out need to protect ourselves better from them.
"Letters: Disaster preparation is key to saving lives | Environment | The Guardian." Latest news, sport, business, comment and reviews from the Guardian | guardian.co.uk. 23 Mar. 2009 .
"U.N. warns about natural disaster risks| Environment| Reuters." Reuters.com - World News, Financial News, Breaking US & International News. 23 Mar. 2009 .
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