More than half the US production of broiler chickens is in states along the coast frequently struck by hurricanes.
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In an era of climate change and extreme weather, a microgrid — a self-sufficient, energy-generating distribution and control system — puts communities on the path to self-reliance.
New risk models show nearly twice as many properties are at risk from a 100-year flood today than the government’s flood maps indicate.
Hurricane stalling has become common over the past half-century, and their average forward speed has also slowed.
It’s only happened twice since naming started in 1950, and there’s an unusual twist to where many of the storms formed this year.
How destructive storm surge gets depends on both the hurricane and the shape of the land.
A storm-driven chlorine gas release in a vulnerable community is the type of worst-case scenario that scientists and engineers have warned about for decades.
Knowing what makes an effective response to natural disasters will be increasingly important as the climate crisis intensifies.
Laura went from a tropical storm to a major hurricane in less than 24 hours, sending coastal residents scrambling to prepare. Hurricanes Harvey and Michael exploded in strength in similar ways.
Disaster preparation and evacuation procedures weren’t made for social distancing. The pandemic means response decisions are now fraught with contradictions.
After the news media move on from a major disaster site, rebuilding continues for years.
From June through October, it’s not unusual for huge Saharan dust plumes to blow across the Atlantic. They can darken skies but also bring calmer weather and electric sunsets. Here’s how they form.
Extreme weather events prompt people to move, a trend that could accelerate in a warming climate. But the ability to migrate internally in the US depends largely on economic status.
If the forecasts are right, the US could be facing more natural disasters this year – on top of the coronavirus pandemic. Local governments aren’t prepared.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, people are stockpiling essential supplies. But policy-makers may be able to influence both the supply and demand through public announcements and advisories.
A new study estimates that mangroves prevent over $65 billion in damage from coastal storms every year, and says mangrove protection should be funded in the same way as infrastructure like seawalls.
Donated goods often not only fail to help those in actual need but cause congestion, tie up resources and further hurt local economies.
US military leaders have to plan for operations all over the world, so they can’t afford to ignore climate change or debate its causes.
Universities can help students affected by the bushfires by learning from what others have done in past crises.
Government agencies have detailed plans for responding to disasters, like the Dec. 10-11, 2021 tornados. But one issue doesn’t get enough attention: cleaning up the mess left behind.
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Professor Emeritus of Geography, Louisiana State University
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Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director, Security and Resilience Program, Northeastern University
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Furman Public Policy Scholar, New York University
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Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida
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Professor of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, University of Dayton
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Postdoctoral research associate, The University of Edinburgh
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Adjunct professor, Flagler College
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Research Fellow, American University School of Public Affairs
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PhD Candidate in Political Science and International Relations, Queen's University, Ontario
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Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Michigan
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AXA Chair in Coastal Resilience & Research Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Beaty Water Research Centre, Queen's University, Ontario
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Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science and Colorado State Climatologist, Colorado State University
