Whether it’s pamphlets aimed at prevention or text alerts, mass communication is often relied on during disasters. This flawed approach can be improved by engaging meaningfully with communities.
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As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, many Canadians are still unaware of how to prepare for a natural disaster.
Canada’s first National Day Against Gun Violence paves the way forward to help mitigate gun violence and promote healing for survivors.
To keep up with climate-related disasters, we need transformational solutions. These range from ‘sponge cities’ and floating houses to putting out bushfires minutes after they start.
Most homes are not as cyclone-ready as they could be. It seems lower insurance premiums aren’t enough of an incentive for owners to upgrade their homes, but a new study points to some solutions.
Engineers know how and where to build to minimize earthquake damage. But laws don’t always reflect that wisdom. A new study suggests it’s because of a mismatch between risk perceptions and reality.
Top contributors
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Research Fellow, James Cook University
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Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Oklahoma State University
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Assistant Professor, Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Head, Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
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Research Assistant, Partners for Action, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor of Geography, The University of Melbourne
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Post-doctoral Research Fellow of Geography, The University of Melbourne
