C4E Presents

C4E Presents
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Welcome to C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth. From climate attribution to marine plastics, we confront the difficult questions about climate change head-on. Join us for exciting conversations with Stony Brook University’s environmental scholars and researchers to explore these issues together. Hostedby Heather Lynch, director of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.
For more information, visit stonybrook.edu/c4e/
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The podcast focuses on a range of climate-related topics, including biotechnology in agriculture, ethical decision-making in environmental humanities, the socio-economic implications of oil, and the role of effective communication in climate science. Episode examples include discussions on the Green Revolution in Ghana, the importance of ethics in environmental decisions, and the challenges posed by misinformation.

Welcome to C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth. From climate attribution to marine plastics, we confront the difficult questions about climate change head-on. Join us for exciting conversations with Stony Brook University’s environmental scholars and researchers to explore these issues together. Hosted by Heather Lynch, director of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.
For more information, visit stonybrook.edu/c4e/

Sara Hamideh looks at the challenges faced by residents in the wake of climate disasters. Host Heather Lynch and Hamideh, associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, discuss the unique vulnerabilities of public housing, the legal and social complexities involved, and how these factors intersect to heighten residents' risk during disasters. Hamideh provides insights into how pre-disaster planning can expedite recovery and reduce long-term vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of leveraging social capital and understanding federal assistance programs.
Learn more with:
- “A Decision Framework for Equitable Use of Federal Funds for Voluntary Buyout Programs” by F. Motlagh, S. Hamideh
- “Opportunities for Implementation of Disaster Risk Management Strategies among Public Housing Authorities” by A.S. Khan, A. Aurand, S. Hamideh, J. Vickery, R.J. Walter, N.A. Errett
- “Post-disaster recovery challenges of public housing residents: Lumberton, North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew” by S. Khajehei, S. Hamideh
Skip ahead to the chapter that interests you:
- 00:00 The Impact of Storms on Housing
- 01:54 Public Housing Challenges in Disasters
- 05:34 The Role of Insurance and Government in Housing Recovery
- 09:38 California's Response to Wildfires and Housing Crisis
- 14:50 Advanced Recovery Planning and Community Resilience
- 20:46 The Role of FEMA and Federal Policies in Disaster Recovery
- 31:59 Balancing Equity, Environmental Justice, and Insurance Markets
- 36:24 Informal Recovery and Social Capital
- 42:45 Conclusion and Future Discussions
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C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.
Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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