NASA space data can cut disaster response times, costs
Using near-real-time satellite data could improve emergency management: Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
Natural disasters
Hurricane resilience in the Bahamas
A Stanford-led study suggests ecosystem investments to minimize storm damage; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
US energy colonialism a key cause of Puerto Rico’s Hurricane María crisis
A colonial legacy, $73-billion debt crisis, outdated infrastructure and two hurricanes created a perfect storm of devastation in the country, says article in Frontiers in Communication. [...]
The losses that come after the earthquake: devastating and costly
A study, published in Frontiers in Built Environment, explores the economic losses associated with the secondary effects of earthquakes. [...]
In the aftermath of disaster, social media helps build a sense of community
— By K.E.D. Coan Social media can disseminate critical information as well as unite disaster victims during their recovery efforts, suggests a study published in [...]