VIDEO: President Obama on Hurricane Katrina Anniversary: ‘New Orleans Is Coming Back’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 28, 2015 Those hoping for a nuanced takedown of the response to the epic catastrophe that washed away much of what the city once was will have to look elsewhere for that sort of thing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fukushima: The Story of a Nuclear Disaster

Louise Rubacky / Truthdig Jun 12, 2015 A team of scientists and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist recount, in the new book "Fukushima," what happens when a catastrophe strikes that no one imagines. Early and often comes the warning: Hubris Ahead. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Why Federal Disaster Relief Money Poses a Bit of Awkwardness for Texas

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jun 2, 2015 As extreme weather marked by tornadoes and flooding continues to sweep across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has requested -- and President Obama has granted -- federal help. As extreme weather marked by tornadoes and flooding continues to sweep across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has requested – and President Obama has granted – federal help. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Aftershocks Hinder Rescue Efforts in Nepal as Quake Death Toll Passes 2,500

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 26, 2015 Officials expect the number of people killed and injured in Saturday's 7.9 magnitude earthquake to rise well above 2,500 and 5,000 respectively. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

N.Y. Attorney General Pressed Red Cross on Post-Sandy Spending, Then Retreated

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica May 28, 2014 The office of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sought details on how the charity spent donations after the superstorm, but the information was never released. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Long After Sandy, Red Cross Post-Storm Spending Still a Black Box

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2014 Donors gave $312 million after the storm, but it’s not clear how exactly the money was spent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Philippines

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Aid to Typhoon Haiyan Victims

Manny Francisco, Cagle Cartoons, Manila, The Phillippines Nov 19, 2013 Dig deeper

Climate Change Victims

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Help

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Haiyan Hoax

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Typhoon Damage

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