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In the growing 'disaster economy,' quick recovery services are available to those who can afford it

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published December 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM EST

As natural disasters increase and federal services deteriorate, private companies are stepping in to fill the void.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Grist’s Rebecca Egan McCarthy.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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