Media Tip Sheet: Companies Lack Preparation for Disasters like Hurricanes
GW research finds some major corporations are well-equipped to handle the aftermath of extreme weather events, while other companies are not.
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Media Tip Sheet: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Maria Can Help Save Lives Today
Research conducted after Hurricane Maria details the most vulnerable communities at risk in Puerto Rico and Florida as they recover from Hurricanes Ian & Fiona
Media Tip Sheet: Emergency Response to Hurricane Ian in Florida and Southeastern U.S.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Southwest Florida, as communities and emergency management teams in South Carolina now brace for the impacts of Ian.
Media Tip Sheet: GW Law Expert Available to Discuss Supreme Court Case Sackett v. EPA
The Supreme Court’s term begins with Sackett v. EPA which may substantially reduce the number of wetlands and waters protected under the Clean Water Act.
Twenty-five friend-of-the-court briefs urge the Court to preserve Medicaid’s legally enforceable rights.
Losing the Battle for Hearts and Minds Early in a Crisis
A new George Washington University study shows who talks to who, and who listens to who, as a global crisis emerges.
Media Tip Sheet: Tampa Has Not Prepared for Extreme Storms Like Ian
As Hurricane Ian barrels its way toward Florida, Tampa and other Florida cities are bracing for the impact.
Media Tip Sheet: Investigating the Underlying Forces of Natural Disasters
Climate change is now affecting every country on every continent. If you would like more context on this matter, please consider GW's Lisa Benton-Short.
Tools and Education Can Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption For Low-Income Latino Families
Providing low-income families with a water filter pitcher to use at home increases their water consumption and decreases their consumption of sugary drinks.
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Ratifies Global Treaty That Phases Out Potent Greenhouse Gases
The U.S. ratified a global treaty that would limit the emissions of super-pollutants commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners.