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America spent $145 billion on damaged homes after 20 climate events in 2021 — it will only get more expensive
Homeowners who live through natural disasters struggle to afford repairs, and are more likely to fa…
Alcynna Lloyd
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These 10 countries face the biggest humanitarian crises in 2020
The crises that they face - which largely include armed conflict, disease epidemics, and natural di…
Alexandra Ma
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Climate disasters killed 688 people and cost the US more than $145 billion last year
Not only is the climate crisis deadly and costly — a government report also found 2021 ranked as th…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Future Florida homebuyers face increasing costs and greater exposure to natural disasters, which could devastate residents and the state's booming real estate market
Despite the frequency of major natural disasters, thousands of Americans have moved to Florida. It …
Alcynna Lloyd
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The housing affordability crisis has boosted migration to areas vulnerable to floods, wildfires, and extreme heat
Net migration into counties with flood risk was 384,000 in 2021 and 2022, up 103% from the 2019-202…
Filip De Mott
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Tornadoes in several US states highlight increasing risks of extreme weather to supply-chain operations
Climate-related disasters and extreme weather are disrupting supply chains more often. The damages …
Karen K. Ho
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Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Harris and Trump are under new scrutiny over their disa…
Alice Tecotzky
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A hurricane or wildfire will likely hit while the US is still fighting the coronavirus, compounding both disasters. Officials are preparing now.
Mass evacuations and the mobilization of emergency personnel during natural disasters will make soc…
Aylin Woodward
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President Trump forced governors to flatter him and ask 'nicely' to get vital federal disaster aid, a new book says
Governors from Maryland and Connecticut said Donald Trump would only authorize federal aid if he we…
Alia Shoaib
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Here's how natural disasters are shaping the buy-versus-rent decision in vulnerable states like Florida
Homeowners in high-risk states face rising insurance costs, while renters get significantly less po…
Kelly Cloonan
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Lebanese officials knew of danger before deadly Beirut port explosion, according to Human Rights Watch report
In a report released Tuesday, Human Rights Watch concluded there was strong evidence suggesting off…
Jake Epstein
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Samsung expected to ship less than 300 million smartphones for the first time in nine years
At the end of the third quarter of 2020, Samsung confirmed 189 million phones shipped, which i…
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As Hawaii mourns its dead, 'disaster vultures' are swooping in to make a quick buck
After Hurricane Ian struck Florida, disaster investors swooped in to prey on vulnerable families an…
Anthony DiMauro
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ISRO's GISAT-1 launch gets postponed due to 'technical reasons'
Owing to technical reasons, the launch of India's first Geo Imaging Satellite-1 (GISAT-1) schedule…
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1 in 9 people in Puerto Rico left the territory in the last decade, new US Census data release shows
The territory saw the largest percent decrease in population of any US state or territory, accordin…
Madison Hall
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People are freaking out after Waffle House closes hundreds of restaurants
The closing of Waffle House locations is not taken lightly. Waffle House has been notorious in rema…