WHO's Next - The United States and the World Health Organization

摘要

Suppose a large forest fire hits California. Millions of acres are burning, and many towns are threatened. The Forest Service firefighters are cutting breaks and dropping water from helicopters. They plan their strategy using weather models that predict which way wind patterns will push the fire. Unfortunately, the models are imperfect. The wind turns in an unexpected direction. As a result, several towns are destroyed, and there are billions of dollars in damage. What's the proper response to such a disaster? If you were the current U.S. government, you would shut down the Forest Service in the midst of the . . .