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When Research Fails to Save Lives | Lafayette Louisiana News
Nepal’s catastrophic floods have claimed nearly 400 lives and left over 1,400 missing—tragedy that a Louisiana-based researcher, Durga Poudel, had long warned about. His climate adaptation studies, conducted years ago in the now-devastated region, accurately predicted this disaster. Yet his findings were ignored, leaving communities defenseless. Poudel’s anguish underscores a deadly gap: science must inform policy to save lives. Without turning research into action, future disasters will keep claiming victims. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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