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Food Security: The Top Threats You Need to Prepare For Now

Food Security: The Top Threats You Need to Prepare For Now

Food security is under threat from armed conflicts, water scarcity, extreme weather, and cyberattacks. Here’s how to prepare for them now.

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Weaponized Weather: Is Climate Engineering Being Used Against Us?

Can weather be weaponized? From geoengineering to cloud seeding, discover the risks, consequences, and how to prepare for the unexpected—natural or not.

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Black Swan Events: How to Prepare for the Unpredictable

History has been shaped by black swan events: unpredictable, rare occurrences with massive and far-reaching consequences. These events catch the world off guard, leaving chaos in their wake. Discover four potential scenarios for 2025 and how to prepare for the unpredictable.

A person using their phone, words like "disinformation" and "fake news" all over the screen.

The Coming AI Singularity: How the Elite Will Shape Reality

Imagine how those in power could use AI-generated content to mislead and control the masses. It’s a scary, real possibility. Find out how to resist here.
Heat Hacks for Freezing Temperatures without Power

Heat Hacks for Freezing Temperatures without Power

Freezing temperatures without power is an extremely dangerous situation. Read on for practical, actionable hacks to stay warm using layering, insulation, and resourceful techniques when the power is out.

 

A vast, open road in the foggy mountains. A sign that says "Internet" has a red slash through it.

Digital Collapse: Preparing for Life Without Internet

The more we rely on the internet, the more at risk we are. There continue to be major threats of digital collapse due to cyberattacks, the weak power grid, even nature. When this finally happens, what will you do?
Someone using a plasma lighter to light granules of fire-starting material.

Survival Stocking Stuffers: Tiny Tools That Could Save Your Life

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffers? Don’t waste money on gifts people don’t need. Give the gift of preparedness with these 17 tiny tools for survival.
A small crowd of people, bundled up and trekking through a snow storm.

The Great Blizzard of 1888: How Cities Survived a Whiteout Disaster

The Great Blizzard of 1888 offers more than just a glimpse into the past—it's a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected.
Soldiers battling through the snow during WWII.

Battle of the Bulge: How Soldiers Endured the Harshest Winter of WWII

The Battle of the Bulge took place when there were several inches of snow and temperatures were well below freezing. What survival strategies and tactics did soldiers lean on? Here’s what we can learn about preparedness from this battle.
An old-fashioned sailing ship on open water.

Frozen Peril of 1871: Survival Lessons from the Legendary Whaling Escape

Few survival stories have happy endings like the whaling disaster of 1871. Read this story and see what modern-day survival lessons we can learn from it.
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25+ Things You Toss Out That May Help You Survive

There are quite a few items you often toss out that may help you survive in emergencies. Read this article to find out what to keep and why.
A bunch of holiday gifts wrapped in light brown paper and ripped with pine sprigs and pinecones.

The Hottest Holiday Gifts in Emergency Preparedness for 2024

Whether or not your loved ones are prioritizing emergency preparedness, give them the gift of peace of mind this holiday season. Here are this year's hottest emergency preparedness gifts.