GEO4034 GEO5349 Weather, Climate, and Society
Weather and climate-related disasters do not impact all sectors of society equally in the United States. Geographic differences in exposure to weather & climate hazards fail to fully explain why disparities exist among places and groups of people affected by disasters. Social vulnerability is a critical concept that helps us understand how & why some people and places suffer deeper and longer lasting impacts. This course will explore the geographies of vulnerable populations via the relationships between social attributes & place-specific outcomes in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, & mitigation.
Semester: Fall 2023
When: Tues (per. 7-8), Thurs (per. 7)
Instructor: Dr. Kevin Ash
Contact: kash78@ufl.edu