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Stephen Jordan

Celebrating Five Years of Breakthrough Research and Policy Development

Hard to believe that it’s been five years since the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) started the current research cycle. We...

Maddy Kokot

The "Ground Zero" of Climate Change and Value of Alaskan Inuit Knowledge

Though every ecosystem is facing climactic challenges, Alaska is warming three times faster than the rest of the world. The state is...

Mallory Edens

Eight Ways to Prepare for Severe Storms

While storms are seasonal, you need to be prepared for extreme weather events year-round. Here are eight ways to reduce how much they...

Monica Smith

Hurricane Preparedness 101

Keeping a close eye on the weather can help you prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms, but when a storm is on the way, it may be too...

Patty Pelingon

What to Ask Your Insurance Agent About Hurricanes

Hurricane insurance is typically not a standalone policy, but rather, a combination of different policies, such as homeowner’s and flood...