Robert Muir-Wood

About the Author

Robert Muir-Wood is a distinguished geophysicist and author renowned for his insightful explorations of humanity's fraught relationship with the natural world. With decades of experience in seismic risk assessment and climate modeling, he has advised governments and corporations on mitigating environmental threats. In his acclaimed book, The Cure for Catastrophe: How We Can Stop Manufacturing Natural Disasters, Muir-Wood argues persuasively that many so-called natural calamities are human-made, stemming from poor urban planning and inadequate infrastructure. His work bridges cutting-edge science with accessible prose, urging readers to rethink disaster prevention in an era of escalating climate change. Muir-Wood's contributions continue to influence policy and public awareness on global resilience.