Details of California Wildfire Plan Sketchy But It’s Useful Marketing Tool for Data Vendors November 20, 2023 By Jim Sams A proposal by California’s insurance regulator to require insurers to write more policies in areas at risk of wildfires is...
US Climate Assessment Lays Out Growing Threats, Opportunities as Temperatures Rise November 14, 2023 By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Climate change harms Americans physically, mentally and financially, often hitting those who have done the...
Aon Report Says Insured Losses from Severe Convective Storms Tops $50B for First Time October 20, 2023 By Lisa Howard Insured losses from severe convective storms in the United States continued to increase during the third quarter, surpassing the $50...
Indonesia Fires Cause Smoky Haze, Prompting Calls for People to Work from Home October 3, 2023 By Muhammad Hatta and Edna Tarigan PALEMBANG, Indonesia (AP) — More than 300 forest and peatland fires on Indonesia`s Sumatra island caused hazy skies across the...
Many US Cities Vulnerable to Low Water Pressure Amid Wildfire Dangers October 2, 2023 By Brittany Peterson and Michael Phillis Hours before devastating fires scorched the historic town of Lahaina on Maui, Kyle Ellison labored to save his rental house...
Wildfires Can Make Your California Red Taste Like an Ashtray. These Scientists Want to Stop that September 29, 2023 By Andrew Selsky ALPINE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America`s wine, but the region is also prone...
Wildfire-Prone California to Consider New Rules for Property Insurance Pricing September 25, 2023 By Adam Beam SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will let insurance companies consider climate change when setting their prices, the state`s chief regulator...
The Threat of Wildfires Is Rising. So Are New Artificial Intelligence Solutions to Fight Them September 25, 2023 By Kelvin Chan LONDON (AP) — Wildfires fueled by climate change have ravaged communities from Maui to the Mediterranean this summer, killing many...
Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Rates as Climate Change Makes Wildfires, Storms More Common September 21, 2023 By Ken Sweet NEW YORK (AP) — A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to afford insurance on their homes, a...
Calif. Lawsuit Says Oil Giants Deceived Public on Climate, Seeks Funds for Storm Damage September 18, 2023 By Michael R. Blood LOS ANGELES (AP) — The state of California filed a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas...