Most survivors of natural or man-made disasters will recover with good social support and material assistance. For others, ...

Climate change is creating long-term natural disasters that are affecting the health, safety and quality of life for all Nevadans, even if the images are less dramatic than a hurricane.

The U.S. has a long line of man-made disasters and industrial accidents, resulting in an unimaginable number of fatalities, and billions of dollars in clean ups and fines. These are 10 of the ...

An analysis of studies published by the National Institutes of Health found man-made disasters were "associated with significantly higher odds of PTSD than natural disasters." The studies it ...

Here’s a closer look at some of the most infamous man-made disasters in history. Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0 The Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, in March 1989.

Crops destroyed by disease or insect infestation. But those who study the topic will tell you that today, famines are man-made disasters. Aid agencies have become more and more adept at tackling ...

warning that the unfolding strike could turn into a “man-made disaster.” Biden spoke about the strike that has shuttered every major container port on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts before ...