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ALERTNET DISASTERS GUIDE: Environmental factors
thumb for Disasterpedia: A one-stop info shop on disasters Disasterpedia: A one-stop info shop on disasters
24 Jan 2005
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Look no further for facts and figures, how to debunk common myths, and a round-up of debates on prevention and relief. Full Article...


thumb for EXPERTS TALK: Quotes from Kobe EXPERTS TALK: Quotes from Kobe
22 Jan 2005
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Our correspondent, Tim Large, solicits key quotes from heavy hitters at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Japan. Full Article...


thumb for INTERVIEW: Disasters fund would help reach real goals INTERVIEW: Disasters fund would help reach real goals
20 Jan 2005
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Hazards expert Ben Wisner says what he'd like to see come out of the Kobe disasters summit. Full Article...


UNEP urges early warning systems for manmade disasters
19 Jan 2005
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The U.N. Environment Programme has called for a multi hazard alerting system to cover everything from typhoons to oil spills.  Full Article...


VIEWPOINT-Put disasters high on climate change agenda
07 Dec 2004
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The head of the U.N.’s disaster reduction agency says global warming will bring increasing catastrophe. Full Article...


Talking Point: Why is Haiti so prone to disaster?
30 Sep 2004
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