California Desert Communities: Community Science in the Salton Sea
This is a collection of community science in the Salton Sea in California Desert Communities.
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tamar.rogoszinskiThe authors discuss that there is little information regarding this topic because there is a lack of research. This is pointed out by the fact that they could only find 38 articles that related to this topic. They also point out that there is an urgency for an analysis regarding the impact of this violence on the facilities, organizations, and on the populations that benefitted from the humanitarian presence.
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tamar.rogoszinskiThe author of this article is Scott G. Knowles, the Department Head for the History Deparment Center for Science, Technology and Society. He has a PhD from Johns Hopkins. He focuses on risk and disaster, with particular interests in modern cities, technology, and public policy. He's released several books on the topic. He has a hefty resume with various publications and activity on research boards, showing his vast knowledge on these topics.
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tamar.rogoszinskiI think the main takeaway for first responders would be to treat these refugees as if they were anyone else. They should be treated fairly and favorably and should not be discriminated against when it comes to emergency care.
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tamar.rogoszinskiYes - students can receive certifications or masters degrees.
A series of visualizations of the concept of "fast disasters."