Grassroots hurricane relief efforts fight disinformation, slow bureaucracies and more frequent catastrophes
In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, mutual aid groups call for structural change in how the nation responds to ...
Tag: climate disasters
A Q&A with the co-founder of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief: ‘There’s a lot of loss and trauma that comes with disasters. But that’s not the end of the story’
Jimmy Dunson is an author, poet and co-founder of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, based in the Tampa Bay area.
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Home insurance averages $2,377 a year nationally and $11,000 per year in Florida.
3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
Managing climate risk requires a variety of innovative solutions before, during and after disasters.
Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
When Hurricane Milton hit, jails in Manatee and Pinellas counties were under mandatory evacuation orders but weren't evacuated.
Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Colonial-era land policies and development have left island towns vulnerable to increasing storm risks.
Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial
For many people, denying the existence of a climate crisis is not only convenient, but may feel psychologically necessary.
Climate can’t be ignored this election
The climate crisis is escalating, creeping into every corner of the map and shattering the myth of 'climate havens.'
Florida’s climate disasters: We get what we vote for
If environmentalists voted in higher percentages, we could elect officials who make the US a global leader in climate mitigation.
Hurricane Helene’s costs: a warning of trouble ahead
As the costs of multiple natural disasters continue to pile up, don’t expect Uncle Sam to keep coming to the ...
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