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Disaster preparedness

Is Europe ill-prepared for flood disasters?

Climate science and solutions

Europe is the fastest warming continent on earth but scientists say many local governments are badly prepared for weather related disasters. With the increase in flooding events across the region, is Europe truly prepared to grapple with the effects of climate change?

Fallen banana trees cover a roadside after the passage of Hurricane Matthew in Cuba's Guantanamo province in October, 2016.

With Hurricane Irma bearing down, Cuba and Haiti prepare for the worst

Science

Gas rationing expands as New York, New Jersey recover from Hurricane Sandy

Business, Economics and Jobs

Wildfires, tornadoes, floods; Are hurricanes next?

Environment

Japan’s earthquake and Google’s technology

Environment
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Are We Prepared for a Brutal Hurricane Season?

Hurricane season begins today and experts are expecting a larger than normal season, with 12 to 18 named hurricanes, three to six of which could turn into major hurricanes. With many parts of the country still reeling from tornadoes, and cuts to the disaster preparedness budget, how prepared are we as we begin hurricane season?  Dr.  Irwin […]

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Radiation health risks in Japan

Development & Education

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Laurie Garrett, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the risks to human health from the unfolding nuclear crisis in Japan.

India

India: Rationing in disasters

Business, Economics and Jobs

Medical rationing sometimes seems inevitable during disasters. But even in such dire circumstances, can rationing be avoided? Sheri Fink found a doctor in India with a hopeful tale.

The World

Upcoming series Rationing Health

Conflict & Justice

PRI’s The World takes a global look at the controversial issue of rationing healthcare with four perspectives from four countries. Series editor David Baron explains.

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