natural disasters

An exchange of commerce is depicted at the center of a noxious cloud -- a hand offering a credit card for a pair of heels against a purple background of twisting lines. The image towers over rows red desks, dark figures sitting at them, ominously overshadowed by the product they labored over for someone else.

Dutch Colonialism in Southeast Asia was Always a Humanitarian Crisis

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Colonialism is not a thing of the past; rather, its facets have evolved into industries like fast fashion.…

March 1, 2024

an article on natural disasters has a picture of lightning striking at night

Is It Possible To Prevent Natural Disasters?

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

An uptick in hazardous weather events over the last few decades has scientists calling attention to climate change and the effect it has on the atmosphere.…

September 7, 2022

Hurricane Ida from the perspective of a Louisiana Native

Hurricane Ida: Observations From a Former Louisiana Native

Salma Heram, George Washington University

The storm's path of destruction has left many frustrated and upset, even more so than its predecessor, Hurricane Katrina.…

September 10, 2021

Can cloud seeding extinguish the US fires?

Can Cloud Seeding Extinguish the U.S. Wildfires?

Briana Byus, Biola University

Can this newer technology help stop the natural disaster from taking over the country?…

September 8, 2021

Looking Back on the 1964 Montana Flood and Its Lessons for Today

Briana Byus, Biola University

A natural disaster in the state still haunts locals and reminds them of their ability to rebuild after destruction.…

August 17, 2021

a photo of a first aid kit for an emergency bag

Everyone Should Invest in an Emergency Bag for Disasters

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

It's crucial to keep safety supplies in a convenient place, because natural catastrophes don't always provide a warning.…

April 10, 2021

My Experience With A Florida Hurricane Still Haunts Me 14 Years Later

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

What do I remember from second grade? Hurricane Wilma.…

August 29, 2019

Airbnb Is Using Its Platform to Provide Housing During Natural Disasters

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

The home rental service allows individuals to register their homes as emergency shelters, bringing new meaning to 'loving thy neighbor.'…

June 11, 2018

Helping Victims Affected by Natural Disasters

Angela Fraser, CUNY Brooklyn

The debate over which organizations are trustworthy and why we need to lend a helping hand.…

September 26, 2017

The Homebuyer’s Guide to Potentially Apocalyptic Natural Disasters

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

If scientists are positive that the West Coast is due for a catastrophic weather event, how seriously does that rule out Portland for post-grad?…

January 3, 2017

The Aftermatthew: How to Actually Help Hurricane Victims

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Here’s how to be smart when figuring out how to actually help with Hurricane Matthew—and any other natural disasters, really.…

October 17, 2016

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