Better disaster policy means protecting taxpayers, encouraging responsible development, and letting private individuals — not the government — decide whether to take on risk.

The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters—including wildfires, hurricanes, floods, droughts, tornadoes, and ...

The 1918 disaster is one of Hong Kong's most tragic ... trapping 25 In 1953, a deadly building collapse happened without warning in Hong Kong's Kowloon district and claimed the lives of six ...

According to new research published by the Canadian Climate Institute , building new homes in areas at a high risk of flood or wildfire could force governments, insurers, and homeowners to spend up to ...

Constructing a building or home capable of withstanding a natural disaster is not impossible; it’s a choice. The fundamental problem is who pays for resilience and who benefits. Developers built ...

Disaster news coverage is an essential part of journalism. Not only does it serve to inform the public of danger, but it ...