A lack of cooperation combined with a lack of binding agreements hampers the global community’s ability to tackle significant problems like climate change, disaster risk and the sustainable management of limited resources. Common issues in preparing for and responding to risk can be identified in communication and enforcement of safety standards and legal frameworks by authorities, institutions and governments.
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From 11 to 20 February 2021, a powerful cold wave swept across North America. In Texas, the freezing temperatures killed at least 210 people and caused the power grid to fail, leaving 3.5 million people without electricity and heat.
