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<p>It is estimated that losses from weather events are doubling globally every 12 years because of various socio-economic factors — population growth, increases in building in vulnerable areas such as flood plains and coasts, additional wealth, and inflation-driven costs of replacing vulnerable infrastructure. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Who will pay the piper for stormy weather?

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Natural disasters kill more women than men. This must change

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Natural disasters kill more women than men. This must change

How social networks can save lives when disasters strike

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How social networks can save lives when disasters strike

Social media's not all bad – it's saving lives in disaster zones

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Social media's not all bad – it's saving lives in disaster zones

Strong earthquake recorded off New Zealand coast

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Strong earthquake recorded off New Zealand coast

27m displaced by conflict and natural disasters in 2015

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27m displaced by conflict and natural disasters in 2015

Ecuador devastated by magnitude 6 earthquake

Ecuador devastated by magnitude 6 earthquake

Ecuador has been hit by another powerful earthquake.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016