Puerto Rico Releases Records Suggesting a Higher Death Count After Hurricane Maria
The records indicate 1,427 more people died on the island in the months following the hurricane than would be expected in a normal year.
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Guatemala’s Death Toll Rises as the Fuego Volcano Continues to Erupt (in Photos)
Guatemala struggles to recover from its most severe volcanic eruption in 45 years.
America Is Not Ready for Disability Disaster Response in the Coming Hurricane Season
FEMA and the Red Cross talk a good game, but the disability community is skeptical.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts Today
And many of the regions hit hardest by last year's historic hurricane season haven't fully recovered yet.
The Real Cost of Trump’s Negligence in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria is officially the deadliest storm in modern U.S. history—yet it received just a fraction of the aid given to Houston.
Hawaii’s Volcanic Eruption Could Hit Low-Income Residents Hardest
Impoverished communities are often the most affected by natural disasters.
Scenes From India’s Deadly Dust Storm
A vicious dust storm ripped through northern India, causing chaos in the streets.
The Lede, Issue #6: Political Season Heats Up, Natural Disasters Over the Last Decade, the Cost of Drugs, and More
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Just How Many Americans Are at Risk for a 100-Year Flood?
A new report shows that FEMA's flood hazard maps may be dangerously outdated.
How Abortion Providers Cope When Natural Disasters Strike
After natural disasters, access to reproductive services can be slow to return. Across the country, many abortion providers are working to fix that problem.