Tag: disasters
Illegal price-gouging is rampant after disasters. Can it be stopped?
The aftermath of natural disasters often leaves victims in a desperate situation, scrambling to find essential goods and…
Climate disasters are killing small businesses
Climate-driven disasters can have a devastating impact on small businesses in the United States. These businesses, which are…
The surprising reasons floods and other disasters are more deadly at night
Flash floods are becoming an increasingly common occurrence, exacerbated by climate change and putting lives at risk, especially…
‘Disasters are a human choice’: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
The recent deadly floods in Central Texas have brought attention to the issue of building in flood-prone areas.…
Danger Season Disasters Hit People Hard Even as NOAA, FEMA Still Under Threat from Trump Administration Â
The past week has been a mix of devastating news and glimmers of hope amidst the chaos. In…
Know your rights as an immigrant before, during, and after disasters
For immigrants, navigating disasters can be particularly challenging due to various factors such as citizenship status, language barriers,…
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…