Why might people believe in human‑made hurricanes? Two conspiracy theory psychologists explain
When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.
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Debt‑disaster‑debt: hurricane‑damaged islands are being saddled with loans they cannot afford
The countries most responsible for climate-driven extreme weather must do more to help.
How a small Caribbean island is trying to become hurricane‑proof
After Dominica was devastated by Hurricane Maria, it wanted a climate-resilient future.
Why people stay in disaster‑prone cities
There’s something in the old adage, ‘there’s no place like home’.
Here’s how citizen scientists assisted with the disaster response in the Caribbean
With this technology, citizen scientists could even help to predict the damage caused by future disasters.
‘Land grab’ on hurricane‑hit Barbuda could leave the island almost entirely owned by banks
The whole island has been in common ownership for centuries, but foreign investors want individual property rights.
Who do you trust in an emergency? We asked people in places hit by extreme weather
The problem wasn’t the volume of emergency information – it was who it came from, and how it was delivered.
Extreme weather is outpacing even the worst‑case scenarios of our forecasting models
A deadly hurricane developed in just 12 hours.
How a billion‑dollar insurance industry protects Florida’s risky real estate game – for now
Climate change will increase the risk of owning properties in coastal cities like Miami – but the insurance industry is
The psychological toll of hurricanes – major storms leave more than wreckage behind
Across the Caribbean, rebuilding after disaster means more than clearing debris. The real recovery is psychological, and it can take years.
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