With home insurance premium rising, some families are deciding to take on the risk themselves rather than renewing their coverage.

Hurricane Melissa caused nearly $9 billion in damage in Jamaica, making it the costliest storm ever to hit the island-nation, ...

In response to scepticism from several quarters over his decision to place the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency ...

The figures, released through the World Bank’s Global Rapid Damage Estimation (GRADE) methodology, highlight the enormous ...

By DORANY PINEDA If heat-trapping pollution from burning coal, oil and gas continues unchecked, thousands of hazardous sites ...

Sea level rise caused by climate change could cause thousands of toxic sites in the U.S. to flood in the coming decades, ...

Melissa’s hidden casualties ...

The nonprofit's in-depth analysis examined the region's history, noting that the Southern California area creates "persistent ...

Radio broadcasters and news outlets, not only deliver urgent updates during crises but also shape public understanding of risk, hold institutions accountable, and foster a culture of preparedness.

For someone living on $1,200 a month – perhaps from Social Security or a modest pension – careful budgeting in Pahoa can provide a quality of life that would be unattainable in most other parts of ...

NYC's Mayor Eric Adams launches a $10 million project for 3D mapping of the city's underground infrastructure.

The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, America’s first national wildlife refuge, sits just north of town and welcomes visitors without charging admission fees. The Oslo Riverfront Conservation ...