World Disasters Report(2008) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society Report links natural disasters to HIV risk. Certain problems affect HIV-positive people more than others, such as natural disasters. Disruption of medical supplies can cause resistance to treatment for those on anti-retroviral drugs. Malnutrition is likely to speed up progression of HIV... more>>

News Reports of Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather(current) Coverage of bushfires in Australia, earthquakes in China, Cyclones in Burma, floods in Bangladesh, and more. more>>

Natural Hazards Management(Jan 2007) Climate change poses a serious challenge to social and economic development in all countries. While international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential, adaptation to the impacts of climate change must also be integrated into sectoral and economic policies worldwide. This volume examines the implications of climate change for the economies in the European Alps. It focuses on adaptation measures to address two key vulnerabilities: increasing losses in winter tourism due to reduced snow cover, and increased exposure of settlements and infrastructure to natural hazards. more>>