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Whatever happened to Greenburg, Kansas? A Midwest town continues its green rebuilding, two years after the tornado.

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Publication Date: 01-SEP-09
Format: Online
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Full Article Title: Whatever happened to Greenburg, Kansas? A Midwest town continues its green rebuilding, two years after the tornado.(CURRENTS)

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On May 4, 2007, an EF5 tornado cut a 1.7-mile path of destruction through Greensburg, Kansas. Winds reaching speeds of 205 miles per hour uprooted trees, demolished homes and leveled the town. Eleven people died and 95% of the buildings were destroyed beyond repair.

The town, whose population has dropped from 2,000 to 800 following the storm, responded with a first-of-its-kind commitment: to rebuild its businesses, schools and homes to meet the highest environmental standards. The motto on the town's website captures the enthusiasm: "Greensburg: Better, Stronger, Greener!" Town officials passed a resolution that...

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