Natural disasters are a source of profound social perturbations leading to mass suffering, loss of life and enormous material damage. Underlying an increase in the number of natural disasters are global processes such as economic and population growth of the earth's civilization, degrading environment...
Natural hazards are sudden, severe event which make the natural environment difficult for humans to manage. They are a hazard if they posse a risk to people but are not classed as a hazard if they happen where people do not live Where they cause high levels of death, injury and damage th...
The reason I'd like to go to this place is to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, connect with nature, and find tranquility. The natural beauty of Bali, coupled with the calm atmosphere of the beach, makes it an ideal spot for relaxation. Part 3: Do people have enough places...
Climate change is predicted to exacerbate and alter the frequency, severity and distribution of many natural hazards in Australia, including bushfire and coastal hazards. Land-use planning is widely recognised as a critical tool for redu... C Batchelor - 《Environmental & Planning Law Journal》 被...
Asbestos is a natural mineral and carcinogen that causes mesothelioma. Learn about how to identify it, cancers caused by asbestos and asbestos litigation.
Increasing average temperatures and heat waves are having devasting impacts on human health and well-being but studies of heat impacts and how people adapt
They can be a life-threatening disaster—or a pricey nuisance. Here’s what you need to know about the depressions and holes that can form beneath our feet.
Hope and love are popular themes of literature and art in many human societies. The human physiology of love and hope is less well understood. This review presents evidence that the lack of love and/or hope delays growth disturbs development and maturati
"You can't time the flood, but you plan and ensure your security." Commodities Investing in tangible goods like oil, natural gas or agricultural products provides portfolio diversification and a hedge against inflation. Investors should be aware that commodity prices are frequently influenced by ...
(such as deer strikes and falling limbs), as well as fire, weather, natural disasters, theft, and acts of vandalism. However, it does not cover damage caused by a collision with another vehicle, liability when you are at fault for an accident, or injuries to a passenger or another ...