An expert in extreme weather events explains why the rain – and thus flooding – associated with Hurricane Harvey has been ‘unprecedented.’
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Evacuations and disruptions to health care during and after disasters like Hurricane Harvey are serious threats for older adults, who may need support well after relief operations end.
The widespread discussion as to whether the Hurricane Harvey disaster was caused by climate change or not is a dangerous distraction from the real issues.
The number of natural disasters around the world has doubled since 1980, raising serious questions about how to respond. Here’s how game theory could help.
As Hurricane Harvey shows, flooding can happen wherever large storms stall and dumps lots of rain. A new study finds that development is increasing in flood zones inland, where people may not think they are at risk.
The unpredictability of hurricanes makes it hard to say for sure whether climate change is making them worse. But we do know that sea-level rise and increased evaporation will worsen the impacts.
Green roofs could play a critical role in helping cities cope with extreme rainfall events in the age of climate change. The roofs essentially suck up stormwater like sponges if designed properly.
It’s not uncommon for kids to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress after a disaster. With thousands of children affected by Hurricane Harvey, how can parents help kids bounce back?
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Furman Public Policy Scholar, New York University
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Professor Emeritus of Risk Management and Insurance, Georgia State University
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Professor of Public Administration, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Geography, University of Alabama
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Associate Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society and The Polytechnic School; Co-Director Center for Smart Cities and Regions, Arizona State University
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Glenn Family Chair Emeritus of Economics and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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Research Fellow, American University School of Public Affairs
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Director, Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Program, US Naval War College
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Research Social Scientist, International Institute of Tropical Forestry
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Senior research scientist, Stellenbosch University
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Faculty in Medical Toxicology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard University
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County Extension Director and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent IV, University of Florida
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Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida
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Professor of the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University