What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data

The combination of data and maps is useful for a lot more than just helping you get from point A to point B. Think natural disasters, global supply chains and climate change.

Darren Ruddell, Associate Professor of Spatial Sciences, University of Southern California • conversation
Sept. 5, 2023 ~7 min

How to get federal disaster aid: FEMA is running out of money, but these strategies can help survivors of Hurricane Idalia and the Maui fires get aid faster

An expert in disaster law explains the steps for securing aid, what to do if everything is lost and the deadlines to watch.

Latisha Nixon-Jones, Associate Professor of Law, Jacksonville University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2023 ~9 min


Looking for a US 'climate haven' away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

Even ‘climate havens’ face a riskier future, and infrastructure often isn’t built to handle climate change. But there are steps cities can take to prepare.

Earl Lewis, Director and Founder, Center for Social Solutions, Professor of History, Afroamerican and African Studies, and public policy, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 23, 2023 ~10 min

Tropical Storm Hilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding

Forecasters warned of ‘potentially historic rainfall’ and ‘dangerous to locally catastrophic flooding.’ A hurricane scientist explains what El Niño, a heat dome and mountains have to do with the risk.

Nicholas Grondin, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa • conversation
Aug. 18, 2023 ~8 min

Hurricane Hilary triggers Southern California's first tropical storm warning ever, with heavy rain and flash flooding forecast

Forecasters are warning of a destructive storm for Mexico and the US Southwest – with El Niño, a heat dome and the mountains all playing a role.

Nicholas Grondin, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa • conversation
Aug. 18, 2023 ~8 min

Hurricane Hilary triggers California's first tropical storm watch ever, with heavy rain and flash flooding forecast

Forecasters are warning of a destructive storm for Mexico and the US Southwest – with El Niño, a heat dome and the mountains all playing a role.

Nicholas Grondin, Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Tampa • conversation
Aug. 18, 2023 ~8 min

Wildfires are a severe blow to Maui's tourism-based economy, but other iconic destinations have come back from similar disasters

Wildfires on Maui are a crippling blow to the island’s tourism industry, which generates half of its jobs. But New Orleans and Kauai show that comebacks are possible.

Rich Harrill, Research Professor of Hospitality and Tourism and Director, International Tourism Research Institute, University of South Carolina • conversation
Aug. 11, 2023 ~6 min

Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges hinder government's initial response when disasters strike islands

An expert on Puerto Rico’s recovery from Hurricane Maria explains why it’s hard for the US to deliver disaster aid in places like Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Ivis García, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University • conversation
Aug. 10, 2023 ~8 min


Maui's deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

Human exposure to wildfires in the US more than doubled in the past two decades. A climate scientist looks at who is at risk and why.

Mojtaba Sadegh, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Deadly wildfires burn across Maui – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

Human exposure to wildfires in the US more than doubled in the past two decades. A climate scientist looks at who is at risk and why.

Mojtaba Sadegh, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min

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