Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare

Nationally, 57% of the population says they’re not prepared for a flood disaster. Surveys and disasters show that those most at risk are least prepared.

Smitha Rao, Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University • conversation
April 27, 2023 ~7 min

Arctic sea ice loss and fierce storms leave Kivalina Search and Rescue fighting to protect their island from climate disasters

Ten years after Kivalina’s lawsuit against Exxon over climate change damage was dismissed, the Indigenous community’s volunteer search and rescue team is facing frequent crises.

P. Joshua Griffin, Assistant Professor of Marine and Environmental Affairs and American Indian Studies, University of Washington • conversation
April 26, 2023 ~13 min


Gas prices made inflation worse for rural households

Inflation hit rural household budgets harder throughout much of 2022, but the rural-urban gap evened out by the end of the year, a report shows.

Dave Roepke-Iowa State • futurity
March 24, 2023 ~6 min

Participation income: the social welfare model that could help communities fight climate change

Targeted income support could help tackle big social and ecological challenges.

Heikki Hiilamo, Professor of Social Policy, University of Helsinki • conversation
March 20, 2023 ~6 min

What small towns need for aging in place

To understand what makes a location good for aging in place, researchers compared small towns in Iowa.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
March 9, 2023 ~7 min

Dollar stores are the fastest growing food stores in the US

More Americans are buying groceries at dollar stores, which often means getting food that's low in nutrition and high in calories.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 23, 2023 ~7 min

With an eye on climate, a helping hand for health care’s front lines

The Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment has teamed up with the nonprofit Americares to develop a toolkit for community-based health centers offering advice to clinicians, patients, and facility administrators on how to prepare for and handle climate-related emergencies.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 3, 2023 ~6 min

3 reasons local climate activism is more powerful than people realize

When people work together, they can move governments to action. Just ask the suffragettes. Still, few people do it. A psychologist explains why, and how to turn that around.

Adam Aron, Professor of Psychology, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Dec. 26, 2022 ~9 min


‘Bystander’ hospitals feel the pinch when rural ones close

When rural hospitals close, bystander emergency rooms elsewhere see an increase in visits, new research finds.

Zachary Sweger-Penn State • futurity
Dec. 14, 2022 ~5 min

Uncovering the rich connections between South Asia and MIT

Showcased in a new exhibit, student research explores the long history of South Asians at the Institute.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 18, 2022 ~10 min

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