NEW YORK – More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned on June 15, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For ...

Objective Emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians operate in environments that predispose them to occupational hazards. Our objective was to evaluate the frequency of occupational hazards and ...

Part II of the Canada Labour Code deals with occupational health and safety, and its purpose is to "prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of ...

Green Valley’s newest art space is preparing to open to the public with a outdoor market featuring creative activities and artwork for sale. SPARK! is expected to return on the first Sunday of every ...

In collaboration with the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, EPA, and FEMA, the Fort Peck Tribes Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) adopts a culturally responsive approach to hazard mitigation planning ...

Abstract: Effective management and planning for sustainable urban regions’ development require up-to-date information. Natural hazard maps (NHMs) creation is critical for urban development. Urban ...

What do volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tropical storms have in common? More than it seems—especially when they occur on fragile volcanic islands like the Galápagos. This iconic archipelago, ...

A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and ...

SINGAPORE – Hazard warning systems, flood pumps and barriers, as well as emergency medical services, are among the solutions identified in a new report as having the most investment potential over the ...

He is the first president in at least three decades to deny governors’ requests for funding that’s meant to protect people and property. The Trump administration is scaling back a multibillion-dollar ...

Industrial workplaces are typically dangerous, with heavy machinery, hazardous substances and complex processes. Despite safety protocols, accidents still happen. According to the International Labour ...