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Early research shows Gen Z perceives more dangers in life than previous generations

As presented at the 2023 Society for Risk Analysis Annual Conference, Gabriel Rubin from Montclair State University conducted 40 interviews with members of Gen Z (as of publication) in an ongoing study about risk factors that have led to the...
14-Nov-2023 1:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

New Research Shows That U.S. Renters Are Hit the Hardest When a Hurricane Strikes

Ten years of data indicate that a hurricane disaster leads to rent increases, higher eviction rates, and less affordable housing for renters
14-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Inequity in U.S. Wildfire Emergency Response

Research shows that counties with higher black and lower-income populations receive less support in wildfire disasters.
28-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Helping More People Get to Safety In A Wildfire

Scientists have developed a web-based tool to help communities design an optimal wildfire evacuation plan.
28-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Don't say "vegan"

As presented at the Society for Risk Analysis 2023 Annual conference, Patrycja Sleboda from Baruch College – CUNY and her colleagues from the University of Southern California conducted a national food choice experiment to determine how people...
14-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

What’s the Risk of a Mass Shooting at Your School?

In a new study published by the journal Risk Analysis, scientists at Iowa State University calculate the annual probability of a mass shooting in every state and at public places such as shopping malls and schools. Their new method for quantifying...
10-Aug-2023 12:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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How do we address the risk associated with pathogens?

In order to assess the risk associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for COVID-19, we follow the quantitative microbial risk assessment process.
8-May-2020 10:35 AM EDT

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Systemic Risks of Pandemics

What is so special about systemic risks? Risks are systemic when a society’s essential systems, such as telecommunications, infrastructure or health systems are threatened.
8-May-2020 10:35 AM EDT

Addressing Real and Perceived Risks Associated with COVID-19

There are two major drivers of perceived risks. The first one is dreadfulness. Seeing images of coffins in Italy, Spain and the U.S., overwhelmed hospital wards, people we know and famous people with severe health issues all send messages of...
8-May-2020 9:45 AM EDT

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Food Security During COVID-19: How do we avoid green eggs and ham?

During the last month, I have heard several comments along the lines of, “I went to the grocery store to buy chicken and there wasn’t any.
8-May-2020 9:35 AM EDT

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