Blog: Extreme Weather
Economic Effects of Climate Change Pose Threat to Americans Born in 2024
Scott Medintz explores a recent analysis commissioned by Consumer Reports and supported by Breakthrough Energy. Conducted by ICF, the study forecasts significant financial burdens for individuals born in 2024 if climate change mitigation efforts are not substantially strengthened.
Smallholder Farmers Lead Climate Adaptation Efforts: Investing Billions Annually
Smallholder farmers globally invest $368 billion annually for climate adaptation, averaging $838 per household. Despite this, only 0.3% of international climate finance reached them in 2021. Carbon markets and increased international support are essential for enhancing resilience and innovation in smallholder farming.
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
Uncovering Climate's Grip on Food Prices: New Study Reveals Troubling Findings
Navigating Climate-Driven Risk: Impact on the Housing Market
Travis Hodges in ClaimsJournal highlights $92.9B in U.S. weather-related damages, urging a reevaluation of insurance risk and the role of brokers in providing tailored coverage.
Climate change could turn up the heat on inflation, according to report
Study Warns of Climate-Induced Inflation Surge: Impact on Global Economy
UN cites conflicts, climate disasters in somber 2024 global economic forecast
UN's Economic Outlook: Addressing Climate-Related Challenges
The Federal Reserve Needs to Get Serious About Climate Change
This summer, extreme weather events have taken a toll on some of North America's most renowned attractions.
The era of "climateflation" is here, study shows
Unveiling 'Climateflation': Study Reveals Global Economic Impacts of Climate Change
Deadly Floods Devastate Farms in Pakistan, Imperiling Food Security
Amidst relentless rains and deadly floods, Pakistan faces a severe food security crisis, with vast farmlands submerged, crops destroyed, and livelihoods devastated.
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.
La Nina: The $1 Trillion Weather Menace
Amidst a surge in extreme weather events driven by La Nina and amplified by climate change, the world faces a $1 trillion weather disaster problem, straining the global economy and exacerbating inflationary pressures.
Humid Heatwaves in South Asia: Economic Impact and Human Toll
April 2023's Humid Heatwaves in South Asia: Alarming Economic Consequences and Urgent Adaptation Demands.
Urgent Action Needed: Devastating Drought Plagues the Horn of Africa
Economic and social consequences of the Horn of Africa drought and potential adaptation strategies are urgently needed amidst widespread food insecurity and climate change impacts.
Climate Change Impact: The Hidden Driver of Rising Prices
Climate Change: A Growing Economic Shock - Inflation, Supply Chain Disruptions & Increased Costs Worldwide
Rising Temperatures Drive Accelerating Inflation Worldwide, Warns European Central Bank Study
ECB research reveals global warming's impact on inflation, projecting a 1% annual surge and 3% food price increase by 2035.
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.
Australia's Eastern Regions Brace for Life-Threatening Floods
Eastern Australia faces "life-threatening" floods from consecutive La Niña events, raising concerns about economic growth and inflation.
Climate Change vs. Inflation: Navigating the Challenges for the Global Economy
Climate change poses dual challenges for the global economy—balancing the costs of achieving net-zero emissions while managing potential inflationary pressures
Unveiling the Economic Impacts of Climate Change: McKinsey's Net-Zero Transition Report
Discover the economic impacts of the net-zero transition—transforming industries and unlocking growth
Quantifying the Impact: Unraveling the Influence of Climate Change on Extreme Weather Events - The World Weather Attribution Initiative
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) initiative, founded in 2015, quantifies the impact of climate change on extreme weather events using advanced attribution science.