www.theguardian.com /us-news/2021/oct/13/why-white-people-wealthier-disasters-but-others-suffer-illustrated-story

How natural disasters benefit rich people but make the poor poorer – an illustrated story

1-1 minutes 10/13/2021
People who are already comfortably well-off are more likely to get assistance after a natural disaster.

People who are already comfortably well-off are more likely to get assistance after a natural disaster. Illustration: Wang Xulin/The Guardian

People who are already comfortably well-off are more likely to get assistance after a natural disaster. Illustration: Wang Xulin/The Guardian

Government programs that help people recover their wealth after natural disasters end up reinforcing inequality

Wang Xulin

Last modified on Wed 13 Oct 2021 14.50 EDT

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