EMBARGOED for Release Until April 15, 2025 Counties in West Virginia, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania ranked among the top 10 for violations Herndon, VA, March 25, 2025 — About two million people in the United States lack access to running water or indoor plumbing in their homes. Another 30 million people live where drinking water […]
EMBARGOED for Release Until March 15, 2025 New research reveals differences in how people feel about climate change in different parts of the world Herdon, Va., March 15, 2025 — A global survey of more than 30,000 people in 30 countries has revealed how people around the world feel about climate change, and how those emotions […]
Scientists hope their model will enable risk assessments to more holistically capture the human impact of disasters HERNDON, Va., February 26, 2025 — One of the human impacts of natural hazards is household displacement. Destructive floods, wildfires, earthquakes and hurricanes often force people to leave their homes — some briefly, others for months or indefinitely. Most disaster […]
New research finds that unhealthy concentrations of bacteria are released into the air by toilet flushing Herdon, VA, February 18, 2025 — Bioaerosol emissions during toilet flushing are an often-overlooked source of potential health risks in shared public facilities. A new study published in Risk Analysis found that bioaerosol concentrations of two bacteria — Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus […]
A new study finds that the most vulnerable communities are lacking state resources to reduce damages – and save lives – in a wildfire AUSTIN, TX, Dec 10, 2024 – Wildfires in California are intensifying due to warmer temperatures and dry vegetation – putting more residents at risk of experiencing costly damages or losing their homes. […]
Initial results show that demand during working hours is high in California AUSTIN, TX, Dec 10, 2024 – Electric Vehicles (EVs) represent a promising mode of transportation that can help the United States reduce its carbon emissions. But barriers such as the high cost of installing and using EV Charging Stations (EVCS), their limitations in […]
New research shows that lower-quality public housing in the United States is located in areas with high flood risk AUSTIN, TX, Dec 09, 2024 – Hurricane Helene highlighted the increasing intensity of extreme weather events and the catastrophic flooding they can bring. A new study finds that many Americans residing in lower-quality public housing face a […]
Cybersecurity study calculates the odds of encountering seven kinds of malware AUSTIN, TX, Dec 9, 2024 – Malware (malicious software) is a worldwide threat to network security for organizations. Individual users within those networks may inadvertently download or interact with malware like viruses and ransomware by browsing unsafe websites, downloading software, or clicking on phishing […]
New research looks at whether health risks or environmental impacts matter more AUSTIN, TX, Dec 9, 2024 – Limiting red meat consumption is key to a sustainable and healthy diet, yet Americans are among the world’s largest consumers of red meat. A new study reveals the demographics of American adults who choose not to eat […]
New research also finds that high school students are least likely to report a school threat to authorities AUSTIN, TX, Dec 9, 2024 – School shooting incidents have doubled in the last three years, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database, which tracks each time a firearm is discharged on school property. Many schools have […]
