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Research shows supporting newly released prisoners to move to a new area can slash reincarceration rates.
After the news media move on from a major disaster site, rebuilding continues for years.
The prevalence of racism and scapegoating in the face of catastrophes and disasters has a much longer history than the new coronavirus outbreak.
Hurricane season presents special dangers for elders, particularly for those in nursing homes and assisted living. Research indicates sheltering-in-place may actually be less risky than evacuating, at times.
Mac Rebennack took the stage name Dr John and a persona based on a real-life voodoo prince.
From New Orleans to Haiti to Mozambique, global inequality plays a major role in making disasters deadly.
Climate change is making hurricanes more destructive, and may have boosted the intensity of cyclone Idai that hit Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi.
Election campaigns inspire hope, but they can also quickly lead to political despair. A scholar says young citizens can learn how to take positive action and stay hopeful.
Communities that are majority black, Hispanic or Native American are over 50 percent more vulnerable to wildfire compared to other communities.
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, forever changing the lives of the children who survived. Their stories can help Puerto Rico identify and aid the kids most traumatized by Hurricane Maria.
A new study shows that natural disasters enrich white victims while hurting people of color, worsening wealth inequality. And government aid contributes to the problem.
Cities around the world, including Toronto, are building housing on flood plains knowing the risks in the era of climate change. Here's why that will contribute to growing inequality in our cities.
Cuban doctors have specific expertise in dealing with diseases like malaria which remains a major problem in Kenya.
Mass hysteria and lawlessness during disasters are remarkably rare, contrary to Western Cape Premier Helen Zille's prediction of anarchy when Cape Town's taps run day.
There's something in the old adage, 'there's no place like home'.
Even when power is restored and floodwaters have receded after hurricanes, mold can still be a big problem. There are some things you can do on your own, but the damage can be extensive.
Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency ready for the new era of disasters?
Even in areas predicted to take direct hits from hurricanes and other storms, hospitals must do all they can to stay open. It isn't an easy task, but preparation and practice help.
Donations to relief efforts from corporations and celebrities may get the most attention, but they are exceptions.
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Assistant Professor of Law, Georgia State University
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Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
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Ecologist, University of Adelaide
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Director of Food Innovation, University of Adelaide
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Director, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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University Associate, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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Lecturer in Global Health, UCL
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Head of Research, The Climate Council of Australia and Honorary Associate, Department of Environmental Sciences, Macquarie University
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Professor of Atmospheric Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
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Associate Professor, College of Earth, Ocean, & Environment, University of Delaware
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Lecturer, College of Business and Economics, Australian National University
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