When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as "once-in-a-century," and heat waves as "record-breaking." While these descriptors may be technically accurate, they miss a more fundamental point: Disasters do not occur in a vacuum. They unfold within environments that humans have designed, built, maintained, and—often—neglected over long periods of time.

When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as “unprecedented,” floods as “once-in-a-century,” and heat waves as “record-breaking.” While these descriptors may be technically accurate, they miss a more fundamental point: Disasters do not occur in a vacuum. They unfold within environments that humans have designed, built, maintained, and—often—neglected over long periods of time.

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