1 September 2011

Why the US is unprepared for natural disasters - On the air

Source(s): Public Radio International

Bad land-use, urban sprawl and cost-cutting measures by utilities leave the US vulnerable to destruction caused by Hurricane Irene and other recent natural disasters, reports a Public Radio International story from The Takeaway, a national morning news program.

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Last checked: 16 July 2021

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Themes Urban risk and planning Governance

Country and region United States of America

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