Storm Christoph: UK flood response improving, but lockdown confused the messaging
Clear messaging is crucial when dealing with multiple disasters.
yesterday • ~5 min
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Free online tool calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission in poorly-ventilated spaces
The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus can
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~6 min
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How to stay safe with a fast-spreading new coronavirus variant on the loose
The new variant has been estimated to be 50% more transmissible. It's already been detected in at least 10 US states.
Jan. 17, 2021 • ~7 min
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How to stay safe with a new fast-spreading coronavirus variant on the loose
The new variant has been estimated to be 50% more transmissible. It's already been detected in at least 10 US states.
Jan. 17, 2021 • ~7 min
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After a record 22 billion-dollar disasters in 2020, it's time to overhaul US disaster policy – here's how
NOAA released its list of climate and weather disasters that cost the nation more than $1 billion each. Like many climate and weather events this past year, it shattered the record.
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~11 min
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After a record 22 billion-dollar disasters in 2020, it's time to make US disaster policy more effective and equitable – here's how
NOAA released its list of climate and weather disasters that cost the nation more than $1 billion each. Like many climate and weather events this past year, it shattered the record.
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~11 min
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Preserving cultural and historic treasures in a changing climate may mean transforming them
With growing drought, rising seas and heavier storms, how do we protect Venice and other world treasures? The answer: creative, proactive measures that may alter them in important ways.
Nov. 13, 2020 • ~8 min
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Krakatoa is still active, and we are not ready for the tsunamis another eruption would generate
Indonesia has a warning system for tsunamis generated by earthquakes – but not volcanoes.
Oct. 9, 2020 • ~6 min
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Being outdoors doesn’t mean you're safe from COVID-19 – a White House event showed what not to do
The wind will disperse some virus-carrying respiratory droplets, but not everything. Masks can make the difference.
Oct. 8, 2020 • ~7 min
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How many people will migrate due to rising sea levels? Our best guesses aren't good enough
Rising sea levels may trap more people than are displaced.
Sept. 25, 2020 • ~7 min
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