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Worsening Weather Igniting $25 Billion Weather Derivatives Market
Marty Malinow's mom never could get her head around what her son did for a living. To friends, she said he was “a stockbroker that does something...
Marty Malinow's mom never could get her head around what her son did for a living. To friends, she said he was “a stockbroker that does something...
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World Extends Run of Heat Records for 11th Month in a Row
April was the Earth's 11th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, with warmer weather already sweeping across Asia and a hotter-than-usual summer expected in Europe....
April was the Earth's 11th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, with warmer weather already sweeping across Asia and a hotter-than-usual summer expected in Europe....
Article / 3 days ago
Exploring Climate Risks at RIMS RiskWorld: Discussion with Lisa Leftwich, Head of Sustainability Services at Zurich Resilience Solutions
Engaging discussions from the RIMS Risk World Conference in San Diego!...
Engaging discussions from the RIMS Risk World Conference in San Diego!...
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Extreme Weather Is Driving More US Power Outages, Studies Show
For decades, residents of eastern Queens in New York City have complained that they're more likely to lose power when extreme weather hits, even as lights in other parts of the city stay on. A...
For decades, residents of eastern Queens in New York City have complained that they're more likely to lose power when extreme weather hits, even as lights in other parts of the city stay on. A...
Article / 5 days ago
Here's Why Experts Don't Think Cloud Seeding Caused Dubai Flooding
With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn't really pour or flood — at least nothing like what drenched the United Arab Emirates and paralyzed Dubai,...
With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn't really pour or flood — at least nothing like what drenched the United Arab Emirates and paralyzed Dubai,...
Article / 15 days ago
South Africa Advised by World Bank on Climate Insurance, Contingency Fund Options
The World Bank is advising South Africa's National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage....
The World Bank is advising South Africa's National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage....
Article / 16 days ago
Dubai Floods Expose Weaknesses to a Rapidly Changing Climate
The heavy rains that flooded Dubai last week halted air traffic, damaged buildings and streets — and left climate experts and common citizens asking...
The heavy rains that flooded Dubai last week halted air traffic, damaged buildings and streets — and left climate experts and common citizens asking...
Article / 17 days ago
World's Workers Increasingly at Risk as Climate Changes: Int'l Labour Organization
More than 70% of the global workforce is exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, the...
More than 70% of the global workforce is exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, the...
Article / 18 days ago
Europe Is Being Scorched and Flooded by Growing Climate Extremes
The European Union endured its joint-hottest year on record in 2023, according to new scientific analysis, pointing to a more perilous future for what is...
The European Union endured its joint-hottest year on record in 2023, according to new scientific analysis, pointing to a more perilous future for what is...
Article / 19 days ago
NAIC Adopts Climate Resilience Strategy to Close Coverage Gaps, Improve Recovery
To assist property insurers in reducing losses and speeding up recovery from natural disasters, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners'...
To assist property insurers in reducing losses and speeding up recovery from natural disasters, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners'...
Article / 30 days ago
