Using seismic reflection imaging—essentially an ultrasound of the Earth’s subsurface—and detailed earthquake records, researchers captured a subduction zone in the process of tearing itself apart.| State of the Planet
Here’s what real estate experts are saying.| GOOD
Super Typhoon Ragasa caused no fatalities when it reached mainland China last month.| Warp News
Many families who lost nearly everything to the storm are still slogging through red tape a year later.| Truthout
The techniques work better in noisy environments like cities and require less computing power than previous automated methods.| Warp News
While we should be prepared for when a disaster hits, we rarely are. I wrote this a few years ago when Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas (2019) as a Category 5 storm before making landfall on the Florida coast and causing quite a mess there. Then we had Hurricane Helene (September 2024), a Category 4... The post Things to Stock Up On Before a Hurricane appeared first on Food Storage Moms.| Food Storage Moms
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In the 1880s, giant cattle companies turned thousands of cattle out to graze on the “public domain”—i.e., the Western lands that had been stolen from Indigenous people and then opened up for white settlement. In remote southeastern […]| Mother Jones
Taliban restrictions have made women medics a rarity, putting women’s health, care and survival at serious risk.| The Persistent
My husband and I were relaxing on our deck a few days ago when we noticed several planes circling to the east of us. All three were mostly white with red markings and lettering. When one of the planes flew close enough to our house, we could clearly read the words CAL FIRE on the … Continue reading "What would you Grab if you had to Go?"| Retirementally Challenged
This is a sneaky, emotional book about what community is and what it means to people. I don’t remember exactly what made me put this on my to read list back in April, but one of the reviewers I follow reviewed it as an ARC in March and described its vibe as “echoes of […]| faintingviolet
Aid agencies say the international community must increase funding to Afghanistan. That's after a deadly earthquake killed at least 1,400 and injured thousands more.| AP News
An increasing risk of flooding in Hunts Point could upend a large share of the city food distribution.| State of the Planet
Tsunami early warning systems save lives not just when they are fast or accurate, but when they are trusted, understood and acted upon.| State of the Planet
New study reveals that poor housing quality is a key predictor of the risk of homelessness after wildfires and other natural disasters.| Invisible People
Despite clear evidence that wildfires cause spikes in homelessness, lawmakers have failed to prepare with proactive housing legislation.| Invisible People
At the Pro Bono Institute (PBI) 2025 Annual Conference earlier this year, pro bono experts from in-house, law firm, and legal services organizations gathered to share their expertise and to collaborate about the future of pro bono. Here, the PBEye blog highlights two sessions that focused on pro bono project development and volunteer engagement, in […]| Pro Bono Institute
A warning system, which might involve integrating older technology like weather radios with new AI products and local knowledge, is key to preventing future loss of life.| State of the Planet
A new study offers insight into natural hazards and river restoration, potentially guiding infrastructure projects ahead of disasters like the recent Texas flooding.| State of the Planet
RV insurance for natural disasters isn’t automatic. Find out what’s covered and what could leave your rig unprotected.| RVer Insurance Exchange
The flash floods that killed at least 100 people in central Texas last week is only the latest Guadalupe River disaster to claim lives.| AP News
High school senior Michelle Rozenfeld reflects on what she learned interning with the National Center for Disaster Preparedness.| State of the Planet
When disaster strikes, being sufficiently prepared for an emergency can minimize danger and put you on good footing towards the road to recovery. Having an emergency kit that is easily accessible can provide the gift of time and confidence to better ensure your family’s safety and fortify resilience against looming severe weather events. In this [...] The post Weathering the Storm: Tips for Creating a Severe Weather Emergency Kit appeared first on Recoop Insurance.| Recoop Insurance
Natural disasters strike without warning and without discrimination, plaguing homeowners and renters alike. A recent report from Realtor.com found that nearly half of all homes in the U.S., 44.8%, are at risk of damage from environmental threats. When it comes to protecting your property from severe weather, having insurance coverage is crucial. However, the type [...] The post Understanding Your Insurance Coverage: Homeowners vs. Renters appeared first on Recoop Insurance.| Recoop Insurance
Earthquakes strike without warning, leaving wide-ranging destruction in their wake. Preparation is the key to minimizing risk and protecting your loved ones from this unseen and unpredictable threat. Here are some essential tips for ensuring your safety before, during, and after an earthquake. Understanding Earthquakes Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates shift along the earth’s surface, [...] The post Peril Know-How: Building Sturdy Foundations for Earthquake Preparedness appeared first ...| Recoop Insurance
Congratulations on becoming a homeowner! Owning a home is a significant achievement that comes with a sense of security and pride. However, homeownership also comes with its share of responsibilities and risks. One aspect of protecting your new investment is understanding and securing the right insurance coverage for you. In this blog, we’ll review tips [...] The post Navigating the World of Disaster Insurance: A Guide for First-Time Homeowners appeared first on Recoop Insurance.| Recoop Insurance
Much research focuses on people fleeing climate risks and natural hazards. What about those who can't move?| State of the Planet
Here are some tips to help you be prepared for any natural disasters that you may encounter to keep you and your horses safe.| Quarter Horse News
After Turkey's earthquake, lives are still being rebuilt.| The Persistent
California’s last resort for fire insurance may fail. We should all pay attention to what happens next.| Vox
Insurance regulations, land management, and other policies didn’t cause the fires but have made things worse.| The Dispatch
As California battles devastating wildfires, our researchers are helping to make sense of how they became so destructive, and what's needed for recovery.| State of the Planet
Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, discusses why these fires have been so devastating and what can be done about wildfires going forward.| State of the Planet
How can the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work with communities and agencies to create more effective coastal protection projects?| State of the Planet
Today it's all about why you need emergency water storage for survival. Our water may be shut off in a split second. That's right, with zero warning.| Food Storage Moms
Biden will travel to North Carolina later this week, once presidential travel requirements wouldn’t get in the way of recovery efforts.| Wisconsin Examiner
Reverse Osmosis water is something I think you may want to know about. We often set our priorities based on our life experiences.| Food Storage Moms
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.| State of the Planet
Climate change is increasing eczema prevalence worldwide. What natural disasters are causing this? Science has the answers.| Scienceline
Geologists are combing the New Jersey countryside for signs of earthquakes past and present.| State of the Planet
Wildfire season has started two months early in Canada, and the devastating scale of the blazes is already unprecedented. Over 400 fires have caused roughly 10 million acres of burn damage so far, and have blanketed a wide swath of North America in smoke, creating orange skies and toxic levels of air pollution for communities all the way from Canada to the Southeastern United States. During the first week of June, New York had the worst air quality on Earth, and the air quality reached hazard...| Risk Management Monitor
