Losses from natural disasters in Canada are increasing and evidence suggests that natural disasters will occur with greater frequency and intensity in the years to come.
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The world’s urban population is growing, as is the importance of cities to the health of the nations they fuel. Unfortunately, many of the elements that define cities also contribute to their vulnerability. As our climate changes, natural hazards that surround our cities will also change, interacting with vulnerabilities to threaten the sustainability of the urban environment.
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In the United States, government commitment to hazard mitigation has been steadily increasing over the past few decades. Today