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A recent scientific study has confirmed that natural and climate-related disasters are declining during the 21st century. Getty Images/iStcokphoto A recent scientific study has confirmed what climate ...

Governors and legislators should view floods, wildfires and other calamities as inevitable expenses rather than random events, the new report says. The growing price of disasters should compel states ...

Economic losses in the Asia Pacific region due to natural disasters soared to $65 billion in 2023, according to an Aon report. Of the total losses, only 9%, or $6 billion, were covered by insurance, ...

When a natural disaster strikes a Latin American community, the damage doesn't stop at downed power lines and flooded streets. A new study finds that disasters trigger a 69% spike in public protests ...

This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. When a ...

Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and ...