Christian faith doesn’t just say disasters are God’s retribution
Many religions see natural disasters as divine punishment. But, a scholar argues, it’s not that simple.
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Harvesting rain could help Caribbean countries keep the water on after hurricanes
Many countries collect and store rainwater for use during drought or dry seasons. But this technique is rarely used in the Caribbean, where hurricanes can leave people without water for months.
3 reasons Hurricane Ian poses a major flooding hazard for Florida – a meteorologist explains
Much of the state is at risk of heavy rainfall, and the coast could see devastating storm surge, particularly around Tampa Bay.
US generosity after disasters: 4 questions answered
Donations to relief efforts tend to dry up within a few months.
Hurricane Laura was another storm that strengthened fast, but is rapid intensification really becoming more common?
Laura went from a tropical storm to a major hurricane in less than 24 hours, sending coastal residents scrambling to prepare. Hurricanes Harvey and Michael exploded in strength in similar ways.
Why Puerto Rico’s death toll from Hurricane Maria is so much higher than officials thought
The governor of Puerto Rico has ordered a recount of the official death toll for Hurricane Maria. The real number is likely higher by the hundreds. What happened?
The economic cost of devastating hurricanes and other extreme weather events is even worse than we thought
With hurricane season comes the usual efforts by insurance companies and government agencies to calculate the economic costs. An economist explains how they’re doing it wrong.
Damage estimates for hurricanes like Dorian don’t capture the full cost of climate change‑fueled disasters
The usual way we calculate the economic damage of natural disasters underestimates their true toll – which is key to understanding the costs of climate change.
Why Puerto Rico’s death toll from Hurricane Maria is so much higher than officials thought
Official reports state that just 64 people died in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. The latest estimates put the real number at 4,645. How did the count go so wrong?
Rising insurance costs may convince Americans that climate change risks are real
Convincing people to see and appreciate the threats posed by climate change is one of the great challenges of our day. Insurers may be able to succeed where scientists and educators have failed.
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