Scientists can warn of a risk of floods days in advance. But forecasts often aren’t definitive enough to trigger action.

We do not just want accountability—we want a system that works.

Decades of development along L.A.'s steep canyons and hillsides, combined with prolonged drought, have left the city's ...

A hybrid federal-state partnership could yield more efficient and effective disaster governance without sacrificing equity ...

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the subtle cues around us. Yet, nature, in its infinite wisdom, often tries to ...

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Natural disasters impose significant direct and indirect economic losses that extend well beyond the immediate areas affected, precipitating widespread impacts on industrial sectors and interdependent ...

A new study shows that, despite fires, floods and record heat, most Australians do not change their behavior or beliefs in ...

Rehabilitation following natural disasters is a critical component of health system responses, addressing the complex spectrum of disabling injuries and long-term impairments that survivors may incur.

A string of recent natural disasters has increased awareness of the dangers, yet nearly one-third of Americans haven’t taken financial steps to prepare for a natural disaster, and less than one-third ...

Investing in pre-disaster mitigation can save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing the cost of recovery from natural disasters, while also providing strong protections to vulnerable local ...

Texas, Georgia and Illinois are the three worst states for natural disasters. Hawaii, Alaska and Maine are the three states with the fewest natural disasters. Natural disaster frequency and losses are ...