In a warming world, the dangers from natural disasters are changing. In a recent commentary, we identified a number of costly and deadly catastrophes that point to an increase in the risk of ...

Nobody enjoys paying taxes. Not even those of us who understand that taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. But, structurally speaking, are some taxes worse than others? We can answer the ...

When an extreme weather event occurs, the probability or risk of other events can often increase, leading to what researchers call "cascading" hazards. For example, the danger of landslides or debris ...

Using wood more efficiently to meet projected demand for wood-based products in Europe should be at the heart of the EU Commission’s bioenergy strategy and circular economy, says a report commissioned ...