Guest Idea: How Communities Can View Real-Time Satellite Images to Respond to Natural Disasters
Every year, regions of the world are hit by natural disasters such as hurricanes or…
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An absurdist play prepares New Yorkers for climate disasters
Edgemere Farm was born out of a climate catastrophe and community resilience. In the wake…
How disasters change our love lives — for better and for worse
This coverage is also made possible through a partnership between Grist and BPR, a public radio station serving…
Scams are rampant after natural disasters. Here’s how to protect yourself.
You’ve just lived through a terrible flood, wildfire, or hurricane. Your house has suffered significant…
Disasters destroyed their homes. Then the real estate ‘vultures’ swooped in.
This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative…
Illegal price-gouging is rampant after disasters. Can it be stopped?
This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic,…
Climate disasters are killing small businesses
The United States is home to millions of small businesses that form the backbone of…
The surprising reasons floods and other disasters are more deadly at night
It was 4 a.m. on July 4 at Camp La Junta in Kerr County when…
‘Disasters are a human choice’: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…
Know your rights as an immigrant before, during, and after disasters
Lee esto en español. Disasters can feel overwhelming if you’re an immigrant, whether it’s because…