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Why Hurricane Florence is Unusual and Dangerous
Experts from around the Earth Institute weigh in on some of the biggest questions about Hurricane Florence.
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Hurricane Florence: Resources for Journalists
Our hurricane and disaster experts are standing by to answer media questions about hurricane physics, emergency response, climate change, and more.
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We Aren’t Doing Enough to Protect Prisoners During Natural Disasters
When disaster strikes, prisoners’ rights are often forgotten about. A new paper recommends changes that can help protect them.
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Vulnerabilities of a Coastal City: Reflections Five Years After Hurricane Sandy
A student shares her first-hand experience of the devastating storm, and discusses how New York City is building resilience—and how it could do better.
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Predicting Hurricane Flooding Risks to the East Coast
Columbia University researchers to help translate hurricane science into projections for planning for climate and weather risks.
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Photo Essay: The Re-Greening of Puerto Rico
Researchers survey the damage to Puerto Rico’s forests in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
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Climate Change and the Re-Greening of Puerto Rico
Ecologist Maria Uriarte investigates the effects of Hurricane Maria on the forests of Puerto Rico, and how long-term climate change may affect them.
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Why People Often Don’t Properly Prepare for Hurricanes
A new study looks at the mental biases that prevent people from taking adequate safety measures when a hurricane is on the way.
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Breaking New Ground in Hurricane Modeling
Researchers create first model for hurricane hazard assessment that is both open source and capable of accounting for climate change.
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