Disaster & Emergency Tech

Workers are facing dangerous heat — even inside fast-food restaurants

The alarming rise in temperatures is not just an outdoor issue; fast-food workers like Guillermina are grappling with dangerously high heat levels inside their kitchens, where inadequate air-conditioning exacerbates health

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Workers are facing dangerous heat — even inside fast-food restaurants

Disasters destroyed their homes. Then the real estate ‘vultures’ swooped in.

The aftermath of natural disasters often reveals a darker side of recovery: opportunistic real estate investors, dubbed "vultures," aggressively pursue homeowners in distress. Following the devastating EF-3 tornado

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Disasters destroyed their homes. Then the real estate ‘vultures’ swooped in.

Mysterious earthquake reveals Cascadia’s hidden dangers

The 1954 earthquake near Humboldt Bay, Northern California, has long puzzled scientists due to its anomalous characteristics compared to typical seismic activity in the region, which is predominantly driven by

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Mysterious earthquake reveals Cascadia’s hidden dangers

US EV sales are booming — for now

The current surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. is a critical moment for the automotive industry, driven by the impending expiration of the $7,500 EV

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Assessing the U.S. Climate in 2024

In 2024, the average temperature across the contiguous United States reached 55.5°F, marking a significant 3.5°F increase over the 20th-century average. This notable rise underscores the

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Climatologist Friederike Otto: ‘The more unequal the society is, the more severe the climate disaster’

Climate change is not merely an environmental issue; it is intricately linked to social inequality, as highlighted by climatologist Friederike Otto. In her new book, she argues that the severity

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Climatologist Friederike Otto: ‘The more unequal the society is, the more severe the climate disaster’

2025 Climate Disaster Costs Could Reach $145 Billion Globally: Analysis

As climate change accelerates, the financial implications of natural disasters are becoming increasingly dire; a recent analysis by Swiss Re Institute projects that insured losses from such catastrophes could soar

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/ 29 Sep 2025

2025 Climate Disaster Costs Could Reach $145 Billion Globally: Analysis

Climate Disaster Survivors Organize Across America, Turning Common Bonds of Loss Into Action

In the wake of unprecedented climate disasters, survivors across the United States are uniting to transform their shared experiences of loss into a powerful movement for action. With 108 disaster

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Climate Disaster Survivors Organize Across America, Turning Common Bonds of Loss Into Action

NOAA’s Billion-Dollar Climate Disaster Database Is Going Dark

NOAA's decision to discontinue its climate disaster tracking database represents a significant setback in the fight against climate change, as it restricts access to critical data on billion-dollar

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/ 29 Sep 2025

NOAA’s Billion-Dollar Climate Disaster Database Is Going Dark

A Forward-Looking Approach to Climate Disaster Preparation

As climate change intensifies, communities face escalating threats from flooding and heat waves, necessitating a proactive approach to disaster preparedness. Researchers at the Feinstein International School have developed a novel

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/ 29 Sep 2025

A Forward-Looking Approach to Climate Disaster Preparation

Client Challenge

In an era where client expectations are evolving rapidly, businesses face the pressing challenge of adapting their service delivery to meet these demands. The central issue lies in the disconnect

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/ 29 Sep 2025

How to Prepare for a Climate Disaster in Trump’s America

The increasing frequency and intensity of climate disasters necessitate a proactive approach to safety and preparedness, particularly in the context of reduced federal support under the current administration. As federal

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/ 29 Sep 2025

How to Prepare for a Climate Disaster in Trump’s America

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