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Building resilience in the Bahamas
A University of Miami team is designing resilient housing in Grand Bahama as it still recovers from Hurricane Dorian.
How to build mental resilience to climate change
Hurricanes can trigger distress that can be compounded by every subsequent storm.
Climate change is fueling a new kind of housing crisis in Florida
Florida is an example of where housing insecurity meets climate instability.
Climate anxiety: It’s here and it’s personal
More than one in 10 Americans feel anxiety or nervousness due to climate change.
Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit
A new study shows that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age.
Climate Emotions Wheel aims to address mental health in climate education
Climate change adds another layer of mental health risk for youth and can deepen existing inequities.
Impact of climate change on parenting is a new reality
By Elizabeth Bechard and Emily Pickett As mothers of four children collectively, including one with special needs, we’re no different ...
People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
Recovery from disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and flooding involves more than rebuilding.
Weather-related PTSD: Communities healing after the storm
Post-traumatic stress after a hurricane is a normal reaction to witnessing a traumatic situation