Weather data show how humankind’s burning of fossil fuels made the hot, dry, windy weather more likely, setting the stage for the Los Angeles wildfires.

Much of the important preparation for natural disasters is psychological. Every time there’s an earthquake or a natural ...

The world endured three of its top-20 costliest disasters on record in 2024, its fifth-deadliest wildfire, and a record three heat waves that caused more than 1,000 deaths.

Michael Ashley Stein, PhD, JD, speaks about how disabled individuals are at a disadvantage when it comes to preparing for ...

The LA wildfires stand as a reminder that evacuating fast in the face of a disaster isn’t easy, even when you think you’re ...

Worries about natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes can make people with right-leaning political views ...

In addition to natural disasters and man-made tragedies, road traffic accidents continued to be a major concern in Tanzania in 2024. With an increasing number of vehicles on poorly maintained roads, ...

Roads, bridges and dams are designed to keep people safe, and they’re often put to the test during disasters. A Virginia Tech ...

Accepting change in the aftermath of natural disasters is hard. But long-term survival may require embracing managed retreat ...

Her story: Josie Huang has been a reporter for over 20 years, and has reported on countless tragedies, natural disasters, far ...

The California governor smiled as he shook hands with the president, despite previous online acrimony between them ...

Donald and Melania Trump are stopping in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first second term trip. Follow ...