The Eco-Narrative

Fear

Apocalypse Again: Why Can't We Get Enough?

Kathryn Miles Ph.D. on May 28, 2015

Why do we love the idea of our own demise?

Why do we love the idea of our own demise?

Trauma

Who You Calling Phobic?

Kathryn Miles Ph.D. on May 6, 2015

Fears about unstable ground are real, say researchers. And that's particularly true after a major quake.

Fears about unstable ground are real, say researchers. And that's particularly true after a major quake.

Environment

State of the Weather

Kathryn Miles Ph.D. on January 21, 2015

The state of our weather forecasting is in crisis. And that's bad for our collective health.

The state of our weather forecasting is in crisis. And that's bad for our collective health.

Stress

Extreme Weather Brings Real Heartache

Kathryn Miles Ph.D. on December 11, 2014

A new study reveals a dramatic increase in cardiac events in the wake of Superstorm Sandy

A new study reveals a dramatic increase in cardiac events in the wake of Superstorm Sandy

Leadership

There Is No Such Thing as Benign Neglect

Kathryn Miles Ph.D. on November 3, 2014

A historic court case highlights deadly gaps in our nation's emergency management plans -- and why our most vulnerable citizens may be at risk.

A historic court case highlights deadly gaps in our nation's emergency management plans -- and why our most vulnerable citizens may be at risk.

Environment

Riding out the Storm

Kathryn Miles Ph.D. on October 8, 2014

Gambling against Mother Nature can be a deadly proposition.

Gambling against Mother Nature can be a deadly proposition.