New book explores links between disasters and development

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Feb 20, 2026, 10:12 am110 ptsTrending
Disasters arise from the convergence of natural and social forces. Earthquakes, cyclones, floods, droughts, and other catastrophic events disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people, whether the poor in wealthy countries or the inhabitants of less developed countries. In a warming world,…

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