Who should pay for damage associated with climate change – and who should be compensated?
To deliver climate justice we must focus on vulnerable people not countries.
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Severe storms from tropics reach Europe once every five years on average – new research
Storms which originate in the tropics and reach Europe aren’t as rare as scientists once thought.
Hurricane Matthew: Haiti faces yet another challenge to ‘build back better’
Six years after a catastrophic earthquake, Haiti has to recover from yet another disaster. Getting it right will be a herculean task.
Barbudans are resisting ‘disaster capitalism’, two years after Hurricane Irma
Barbuda’s recovery is deliberately slow as neighbouring Antigua wants to develop the island’s tourism.
Twisters follows a superstar storm chaser – obsession with extreme weather has a deep underlying psychology
The film reflects the public’s fascination with watching extreme weather. New research is beginning to show what draws us to it.
How a ferocious 19th‑century hurricane helped Irish people get their British pension
The devastating 1839 hurricane that hit the island of Ireland had unexpected benefits for some decades later.
Social media’s not all bad – it’s saving lives in disaster zones
Warning Syrians of approaching airstrikes via social media is helping save lives.
Super Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines with devastating force
With sustained winds of more than 310 km/h, or 195 mph, as it approached the Philippines, Super Typhoon Haiyan has hit land in the past few hours with terrifying force. This makes it the strongest tropical…
How to build mental resilience to climate change
The psychological toll of hurricanes, floods and other extreme weather triggered by climate change is enormous – and often overlooked.
Climate disasters are ravaging government budgets – aid works best when paid upfront
Most climate aid arrives after the disaster. A handful of countries are proving it doesn’t have to.
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