Alarmingly, about half the people exposed to wildfires in Washington and Oregon were those least able to afford to protect their homes, evacuate safely and recover.
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Nationally, 57% of the population says they’re not prepared for a flood disaster. Surveys and disasters show that those most at risk are least prepared.
Trans people have lost access to public spaces and places, which has made it difficult for them to earn their living.
Across the country, overdose deaths have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has made two big decisions related to the conservation of the African elephant.
Households headed by the elderly are likely to be particularly vulnerable in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Billboards spreading misinformation on the risks of vaccination have popped up around American cities. A bioethicist explains why decisions not to vaccinate children are indefensible.
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Wildlife Conservation Society, African Elephant Specialist Group (IUCN) and Honorary Professor, University of Stirling
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