Tackling climate change is not an option for the Carribbean insists CARICOM
Caribbean leaders’ commitment to being at the forefront of addressing climate change is now a matter of their region’s survival. As extreme … Keep Reading
Mozambique’s hard road to recovery after Cyclone Idai
Three major waves of disaster hit Mozambique with the start of Cyclone Idai in March. Recovery will be slow. … Keep Reading
Days after New Zealand mosque massacre, lawmakers move to implement gun reforms
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will provide the details of plans on new gun legislation. These changes come after 50 people … Keep Reading
23 dead, dozens injured in Alabama tornado
Late winter weather catches parts of the country by surprise. … Keep Reading
‘Let us make our nation great again’: Severely damaged Caribbean islands by last year’s hurricanes struggle to recover
A year has passed since a trio of hurricanes—Harvey, Irma and Maria—pummeled parts of the United States and the Caribbean, leaving death … Keep Reading
Black liberation in relief aid: Social change for one group meant self-sustainability during a natural disaster
Black empowerment and social justice group spearheaded critical emergency rescue and relief efforts when they saw that aid missed communities that looked … Keep Reading
Reconstructing Houston one house at a time
When major disasters strike, some professional athletes like J.J. Watt use their platforms to provide aid. … Keep Reading
Mapping the Hurricane Trifecta
Traveling on the whirlwinds of tempestuous storms that left a path of carnage shows billions of dollars in damage and a long … Keep Reading
You gotta have faith: Islamic and Jewish groups opened their doors to the poor and tired during Hurricane Harvey
In the Bible Belt, non-Christian, faith-based groups used their doctrines of goodwill to participate in rescue and relief efforts during and after … Keep Reading
When the creek rises: High waters in a New Orleans hostel after Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane season in New Orleans is never easy — even if you aren’t in the direct path of a storm. … Keep Reading