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Kudos, Plus a Plea for More Use of Natural Defenses to Reduce Climate Risks
U.S. communities are arguably making progress using natural defenses to help protect themselves from disasters and climate change hazards. As of now, however, the effort still falls short and much ...
Two Big Data Companies Merge to Expand Crime-Avoidance Technology
Two companies in the big data realm are planning to merge in a move that will help expand the use of risk-reduction technology that helps users safely navigate high-crime areas. Helios and Matheson ...
Oklahoma Quakes Force Insurers to Limit Their Exposures
As the number of earthquakes in Oklahoma exploded into the hundreds in the last few years, nearly a dozen insurance companies moved to limit their exposure, often at the expense of homeowners, a ...