Disasters
latest news & developments
Climate-induced extreme weather events contribute to mental health problems
The marginalised bear a disproportionately high burden of mental health problems
Ubuntu should be at the centre of our response to Covid-19
Demonstrations of common humanity are a powerful tool to help us navigate our way through the pandemic
Three months after Cyclone Idai, the region desperately needs help
A lot is at stake and the cost of reconstruction is very high
Fukushima reactor ‘ice wall’ nearly finished
Fukushima’s operator on Tuesday started freezing the last section of a $320 million ice wall designed to combat widespread water contamination.
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When fun goes wrong
Footage from the Indiana Fair — where the stage collapsed on Saturday, leaving five people dead — has been doing the rounds on the internet.
Disasters raise new tests for telecoms
Disasters like the earthquake in China have highlighted the need for countries to develop better emergency communications plans, experts say.