Sean Hansen

Sean Hansen is a Staff Associate at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute.

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BOTTOM LINE

Here’s How to Clear Up CDC Communications Confusion

The science is strong, but the messaging has been muddled. To fix that, focus on the things Americans miss the most and create a federal vaccine verification system.

Irwin Redlener

IT NEVER ENDS

Biden Must Be Ready for Disaster. We Mean That Literally.

COVID is just the beginning. Hurricanes and wildfires and other climate-related crises are going to take more of the next president’s time than he can imagine.

Irwin Redlener

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BECAUSE OF COURSE IT DID

Incredibly, Our Border Policy Just Got Even Crueler

Since the spring, the U.S. Border Patrol has fast-tracked the deportation of more than 100,000 families and individuals. In the process, we’re exporting COVID overseas.

Irwin Redlener

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COLD REALITY

The COVID-19 Death Undercount Is Scarier Than You Think

It could be months or even years before we know the true coronavirus toll.

Irwin Redlener