Tag: disasters
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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After Milton, Florida assesses damage from back-to-back climate disasters
Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc in Florida as it made landfall near Siesta Keys as a Category 3 storm…
In “Pillow Fight,” Disasters Get a Soft Landing — Colossal
Argentinian director Fernando Livschitz is back with another mind-bending animation that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. In…
The elected officials making political hay from disasters – Grist
Republican Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick faced backlash for their handling of the disaster, with…