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

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opinion

Here’s How to Clear Up CDC Communications Confusion

BOTTOM LINE

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, Sean Hansen | Published May 24, 2021
opinion

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

IT NEVER ENDS

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, Sean Hansen, Jeff Schlegelmilch | Published Dec 16, 2020
opinion

Incredibly, Our Border Policy Just Got Even Crueler

BECAUSE OF COURSE IT DID

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, Sean Hansen | Published Aug 29, 2020
opinion

The COVID-19 Death Undercount Is Scarier Than You Think

COLD REALITY

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

Irwin Redlener, Sean Hansen | Published Apr 20, 2020

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