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New data for strategic disaster philanthropy 

Candid

Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas and parts of the eastern United States. Cyclone Idai struck Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, causing widespread flood destruction. In 2019, millions of people around the world were affected by disasters and humanitarian crises.

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Climate Warming and Palo Alto -> Miradi and the World

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

If a few dozen dead trees could cause so much grief, imagine living in a place where whole forests are being clearcut, coral reefs bleached, or entire species threatened. Rather, the incident demonstrated just how affected we are by something as simple as a chopped down tree (some citizens were so angry they threatened city officials).

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