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Storm Preparedness in France: Innovations and Strategies
Discover how France has enhanced its storm preparedness since the devastating storms Lothar and Martin in 1999. This documentary explores advancements in meteorological forecasting, emergency response, and architectural resilience that...
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Human and Environment Interactions
Dr. Forrester describes the ways that severe environmental conditions, such as earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides, and droughts, challenged settlers in the United States. She talks about how the Hoover Dam was built for flood control. She...
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Disastrous Hurricanes
Dr. Forrester discusses the Galveston hurricanes of 1900 and 1915, and hurricane Katrina, the 2005 hurricane that destroyed New Orleans.
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Natural Disasters 1
Dr. Forrester explains what natural disasters are. She discusses earthquakes, tornados, and hurricanes in detail and talks about the impact of each.
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Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters lists, defines, and provides examples of various types of natural disasters, including: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, blizzards, and wildfires.
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Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
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Hurricanes
“Hurricanes” describes the stages of a hurricane, the damage a hurricane can do, and the ways to stay safe during a hurricane.
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Family Preparedness Plan
Family Preparedness Plan describes the reasons it is important for a family to have a preparedness plan in place.
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Effects of Strip Mining
The video “Effects of Strip Mining” examines the process of strip mining, with a specific focus on the negative effects it can have on the environment.
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Had This Been an Actual Emergency
“Had This Been an Actual Emergency” explores different types of storms and how people can prepare for them.
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Hazardous Weather Solution
“Hazardous Weather Solution” discusses the damage that can result from common natural disasters, including hurricanes, blizzards, thunderstorms, and tornadoes.
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Catastrophic Events
Catastrophic Events defines catastrophic events and describes examples of both natural and man-made events.
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Is It an Emergency?
“Is It an Emergency?” discusses the role of emergency workers and distinguishes between emergency and non-emergency situations.
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Not in Kansas Anymore
The video “Not in Kansas Anymore” explains how tornadoes form, what makes them dangerous, and how to stay safe when they occur.
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Earthquakes
“Earthquakes” explains how the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates can result in earthquakes.
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Understanding Natural Hazards
The video “Understanding Natural Hazards” distinguishes natural hazards from natural disasters and then discusses the ways that people can cause and prevent such disasters.
Hip Hughes History
The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Financial Times
Crunched: is economic growth fuelling climate change?
FT data journalists Federica Cocco and John Burn-Murdoch look at the numbers behind George Monbiot's argument that pressures for GDP growth of 3 per cent are in conflict with the drastic changes needed to prevent the worst impacts of...
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Scenario Planning and Risk Assessment for Business Uncertainty
The video discusses the importance of scenario planning for businesses in responding to uncertainty and unexpected events that may disrupt their projections and performance. The presenter discusses the various types of risks that...
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Risk Mitigation Strategies for Businesses: Dealing with Uncertain Events and Key Staff Members
This is a lecture presentation discussing some of the risk mitigation plans that businesses can put in place to protect themselves from uncertain events in the market. The presentation covers strategies that help a business respond to...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Refugee and IDP Health
This episodes delves further into healthcare in times of conflict, focusing on access to healthcare and challenges faced by refugees and internally displaced people. Additionally, we address the issues that host-countries face in...
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Foreign Aid and Assistance
This video is a lecture discussing foreign aid and assistance given to developing countries. The speaker explains the reasons why developing countries require aid from the developed world and how aid can help strengthen their economies....