Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
The islands’ vulnerability has roots deep in the exploitative systems forced on them by colonialism, from slave-based land policies to ill-suited development that put lives in harm’s way.
Oct. 22, 2024 • ~11 min
How finance can be part of the solution to the world’s biodiversity crisis
Nature loss is as critical to national economies as climate change.
Oct. 22, 2024 • ~7 min
Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding
Trees act like sponges because their roots help soil to absorb water, plus trunks are a natural barrier to floodwaters.
Oct. 17, 2024 • ~7 min
People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
Disasters such as hurricanes Helene and Milton often hit low-income and other disadvantaged groups hardest. 2 policy experts suggest ways long-term aid could help.
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~8 min
We’ve worked out a way of understanding how microbial communities shape life on Earth
Microbial communities are essential to life, yet their complexity has long puzzled scientists. Now, a new framework aims to unravel how these intricate ecosystems form.
Oct. 7, 2024 • ~6 min
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice
If your area experiences a 1,000-year rainfall event, don’t assume that you’re off the hook for the next 999 years.
Oct. 2, 2024 • ~10 min
Flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent, growing threat in hurricanes like Milton and Helene
People living near these industries, as well as emergency responders, often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive maps pinpoint the risks.
Sept. 30, 2024 • ~10 min
In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat
People living near these industries and emergency responders often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive maps pinpoint the risks.
Sept. 30, 2024 • ~10 min
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