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Two primary issues are related to natural hazard events such as earthquakes or floods.  They don't occur that often, but when they occur, they can be devastating, causing billions of dollars in damages and threatening the loss of life.

Natural disasters are inevitable and can happen at any time. You need to be prepared. 

Preserving our forests, not decimating them, is the single largest means to stem the impacts of climate change.

The difference between catastrophic devastation and manageable recovery following a disastrous event often can be traced back to decisions made decades earlier.

Fiercer hurricanes are gaining pace, and devastating floods can be linked to warmer oceans. But climate change is not the only factor.

The risk of flooding to millions more people in Asia, Europe and North America will rise, demanding climate adaptation for a warmer world.

Variety is not just life’s spice, but its support system. But it may not be so simple for mixed forests, researchers say.

Geo-engineering might be possible – but so far it doesn’t look practical. Yet another study sees dangers in the technofix.