Architects Paving the Way for the Resilient Cities of the Future
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept across Mississippi and Louisiana, killing more than 1,800 people and leaving a trail of damage estimated at $108 billion. Not only was this one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, it was also one of the deadliest. My hometown, New Orleans, became a symbol of the destruction and our nation’s failure to prepare for disasters and mitigate their damage…
Pakistan heatwave death toll climbs above 1,000
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Experience drowning on dry land
With summer now in full swing, Calgarians, their canine family members and outdoor water enthusiasts are taking full advantage of nearby rivers and lakes. But even with reduced levels of water and flow velocity, real dangers still exist. To show just how quickly a watercraft can overturn and change fun on the water into tragedy, today Calgary’s Partners in Safety came together at Lake Bonavista…