Word: tragic
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...ozone story is a tragic saga of doubt and delay. Rowland recalls that for several months after his original ozone paper was published in 1974, "the reaction was zilch." It was not until 1978 that the U.S., but not most other countries, banned the use of CFCs in hair sprays and other aerosols. Not until the Antarctic ozone hole was confirmed in 1985 did nations get serious about curbing all uses of CFCs. By now as many as 20 million tons of these potent chemicals have been pumped into the atmosphere...
Though the law would not take full effect until 1994, opposition has been swift and forceful. The 60 carnival groups, known as krewes, assailed the measure as a "tragic mistake" that could drive the festival out of New Orleans. Two of the most prestigious groups, the Mistick Krewe of Comus and the Knights of Momus -- both all white, all male -- have announced that they will not parade, citing government intrusion. Other krewes have threatened to cancel their parades or relocate them in future years unless the ordinance is radically altered. Such an exodus would be devastating for New Orleans, which...
...Dins have dates," said Gavan F. Meehan '94, a members of the Din and Tonics who will be singing tonight. "It's really tragic...
Aron has interspersed humor within the tragic content of the bigoted and bloody Algerian war. Such a combination may be offensive to some if not taken in the intended allegorical context. The Harvard community could only benefit from more controversial and creative theater experiences like this...
...Madman," another Eichstadt creation and the next single to be released from the EP, tells of a tragic massacre in the perfect world of Disneyland...