They warned, several on the basis of personal experience, that participating in executions can exact a «severe toll on corrections officers» wellbeing» and that by doing so many so quickly Arkansas was «needlessly exacerbating the strain and stress placed on these officers». (businessinsider.com)
I know these beetles are invasive species, but there are a number of other pathogens that are taking severe tolls in the east. (realclimate.org)
Over 600 people have died from the intense cold that has gripped the continent over the past few weeks, with the most severe toll recorded in Eastern Europe. (globalclimatescam.com)