When we hear the word "disaster" we often think of floods, droughts or earthquakes—events caused by nature. But what really turns these events into disasters is how prepared we are to deal with them.

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From earthquakes to volcanic eruptions, floods to droughts, each year natural disasters affect millions of people around the ...

According to the World Meteorological Organization, 79% of disasters around the world from 1970 to 2021 were due to weather, water, and climate-related hazards. These disasters contributed to 56% of ...

A key figure in the push to tackle the climate crisis at the UN has warned that efforts among the world’s poorest nations adapt to climate change are faltering, driven by the continued failure of rich ...

MANILA, Philippines — Disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments don't invest more ...

Climate change is often linked to heat, but it’s more than just a gradual warming. It’s a warping force, distorting environments and putting pressure on vulnerable regions, especially in the Global ...

On May 12, 2008, a devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake in the Sichuan province of China caused nearly 90,000 people to lose their lives, with hospitals and schools filled with children ...

These days, it's hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried ...