Tag: disasters
New York passes a bill to prevent AI-fueled disasters
New York State Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill In a significant move on Thursday, New York state lawmakers…
Climate disasters can alter kids’ brains — before they’re even born
Climate Change and Prenatal Stress: How Extreme Weather Events Impact Child Brain Development In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy…
Celebrities’ Worst First Date Disasters Revealed
Drew Barrymore Shares Cringe-Worthy First Date Experience In a recent episode of her talk show, actress Drew Barrymore…
After disasters, AmeriCorps was everywhere. What happens when it’s gone?
The devastating fires that ravaged Los Angeles in January left many families displaced and in need of assistance.…
Hurricanes, Wildfires and Other Disasters Displaced a Record 46 Million People Last Year
Natural disasters and human conflict have led to a record number of people being displaced globally and in…
Multiple exposures to climate disasters lead to worse mental health outcomes, study finds
The University of Melbourne has conducted new research that reveals the detrimental impact of repeated exposure to climate…
Millions of Americans don’t speak English. Now they won’t be warned before weather disasters.
The Importance of Language Equity in Weather Alerts In December 2021, a devastating tornado outbreak hit the small…
The EPA wants to roll back a rule that’s essential for protecting you from chemical disasters
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery explosion that occurred on June 21, 2019, sent shockwaves through the community…
France Plans To Distribute ‘Survival Manual’ To Help Citizens Prepare For War, Disasters
France is making preparations for potential emergencies, including war, by planning to distribute a 20-page survival manual booklet…
Slim margins, climate disasters, and Trump’s funding freeze: Life or death for many US farms
The freeze on federal funding announced by the Trump administration in January has had a significant impact on…
Two Thalidomide Disasters – Econlib
The Two Tragedies of Thalidomide: An Unforeseen Consequence of Legislation Most people are familiar with the tragic story…
The link between climate disasters and authoritarian regimes – Grist
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