Tag: disaster
Volcanoes, plague, famine and endless winter: Welcome to 536, what historians and scientists believe was the ‘worst year to be alive’
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It’s only February and already 2022 is shaping up badly. A huge volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga, the prospect of...
Is your neighbourhood underinsured? Search our map to find out
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Underinsurance is more common than many realise. And if you live in an area where most people don’t have enough home and/or contents insurance,...
‘They lost our receipts three times’: how getting an insurance payout can be a full-time job
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As thousands of homes remain underwater in what appears to be yet another historic flood event in New South Wales,...
There are 10 catastrophic threats facing humans right now, and coronavirus is only one of them
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Four months in, this year has already been a remarkable showcase for existential and catastrophic risk. A severe drought, devastating bushfires, hazardous smoke, towns running...
Pencils ready: it’s time for Politics 2019 Bingo!
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Australian politics in 2019 will inevitably be dominated by the federal election, expected in May. So what can we expect for the...
Trump and North Korea: military action will be a disaster, so a more patient, thoughtful solution is required
North Koreans react as they march past the stand with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during a military parade
Pundits often cite the North Korean...