21.   She has an unhealthy interest in natural disasters.

22.   In the wake of the natural disaster, this obscure bureaucrat was suddenly and unexpectedly thrust into the catbird seat.

23.   The country was hit by a plague of natural disasters that year.

24.   Natural disasters like storms and floods have washed away many crops.

25.   The meeting urged cadres to work at the frontline as vanguard models to demonstrate the strong leadership provided by the superior socialist system in triumphing over natural disasters.

26.   The plan is intended to protect the environment and reduce damage from natural disasters.

27.   In recent years, however, natural disasters and overgrazing have caused serious degeneration of grassland.

28.   Similarly, he claims that a powerful test in China in May was to blame for various natural disasters in Central Asia and an earthquake in California.

29.   Pollution is likely to have played a key role in the mass die-offs of seals, dolphins and fish and other natural disasters in recent years, she claimed.

30.   A force of green troops is to be set up to fight pollution and natural disasters worldwide.