Blog: Extreme Weather
Climate Change and Energy Costs Drive UK Food Prices Up, Study Finds
Extreme weather and rising energy costs have raised UK household food bills by £605since 2021, driven by a 60% surge in food costs. El Niño threatens 2024, worsening the crisis.
Global Economic Impacts: Climate Change's Reach from West Africa to India
Andre Mayer's CBC News piece shows climate change's impact on crops and supply chains. From cocoa in West Africa to olive oil in the Mediterranean, urgent measures are needed for resilience.
The era of "climateflation" is here, study shows
Unveiling 'Climateflation': Study Reveals Global Economic Impacts of Climate Change
Rising Temperatures Forecast to Drive Inflation: Study Warns of Global Economic Impact
Study: Rising temperatures may boost food inflation by 3.2% and overall inflation by 1.18% yearly by 2035.
Climate Change Impact: Soaring Home Insurance Costs Nationwide
The average cost of homeowners' insurance has surged to $1,900 a year nationwide, driven by climate risk, prompting insurers to reassess pricing models and leading to a 12 percent increase in premiums in 2022, with further rises anticipated.
Climate Action: A Shield Against Rising Inflation and Global Impact
Climate action is a compelling solution to the global inflation challenge, highlighting the critical link between climate change and rising prices worldwide, emphasizing the need for a transition to renewable energy.
Brazil's Crucial Crossroads: Extreme Weather, Economic Losses, and Political Choices
Brazil's election outcome will shape its response to intensified extreme weather events and economic losses of $64 billion between 2013 and 2022.
Climate Change Drives Price Hikes in Tampons and Diapers
Climate change's impacts on inflation and essential goods are evident as the collapse of upland cotton crops in Texas drives price spikes for products like tampons, cloth diapers, and gauze pads in the US, making climate change a "secret driver of inflation" with potential global repercussions.
Climate Change and Rising Expenses in Hurricane-Prone Florida
Climate change intensifies hurricanes and flooding in Florida, leading to soaring property insurance rates, high reinsurance costs for local insurers, increased reliance on state-backed coverage, the need for separate flood protection policies, and rising car insurance costs due to weather-related accidents.
Climate Change and Inflation: The Economic Impacts Unveiled
Experts, CEOs, and economists recognize the link between climate change and inflation as extreme weather events disrupt supplies, leading to surging prices in consumer items worldwide.
Climate-Driven Floods Spark 44.5% Inflation in Pakistan, Pushing Prices to Record Highs
Climate-driven floods in Pakistan lead to a staggering 44.58% increase in consumer item prices, exacerbating inflation, and causing widespread supply disruptions. The floods claim lives, submerge areas, and leave millions affected, underscoring the connection between extreme weather and climate change impacts.
Cities Hire Chief Heat Officers to Tackle Climate Change Impacts
Chief Heat Officers tackle climate's unequal impact: Rising temperatures, heat-related deaths, and 'heat islands' in lower-income neighborhoods hit hardest.
Navigating the Impact: Climate Change and Home Insurance Affordability
Climate change drives structural damage, raising home insurance premiums for 90% of homeowners, particularly in disaster-prone areas.
The Intersection of Climate Change and Inflation: Implications for Policy and Economic Stability
Winter storms, mass flooding, and wildfires disrupt supply chains, raising prices across industries.
Climate Change Challenges Traditional Home Insurance
Skyrocketing home insurance costs due to climate change pose challenges for homeowners, as premiums soar and coverage options dwindle, leaving many uncertain about protecting their homes in the face of future disasters.
The Climate Change-Inflation Nexus: Implications for the Economy
Unveiling the Hidden Driver of Inflation: The Surprising Link Between Climate Change and Economic Stability
Climate Change's Growing Impact on Inflation: Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences
Climate Change's Growing Impact on Inflation: Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences
Climate Change Takes Toll on Cotton Harvests, Driving Inflation
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in the cotton industry, contributing to rising inflation