Blog: Extreme Weather
U.S. Announces Major Overhaul of Disaster Relief in Response to Climate Emergencies
The Biden administration's FEMA reforms, effective March 22, 2024, streamline disaster relief with a $750 payment for shelter and new "displacement assistance," enhancing response to climate events.
Food prices could increase further due to climate change's effect on inflation around the world: Study
Study Warns of Soaring Food Prices Linked to Climate-Driven Inflation Worldwide
Extreme Weather and Crop Insurance: Taxpayers Foot the Bill
A recent report sheds light on the increasing financial burden extreme weather places on the federal government and taxpayers. Crop insurance payouts, exceeding $118 billion between 2001 and 2022, reveal the staggering costs incurred due to droughts, heatwaves, and floods.
Florida's Home Insurance Crisis: Threatening Homes and Dreams
Average annual property insurance premiums in Florida surged to over $4,200 in 2022, three times the national average. For many homeowners these premiums are becoming unmanageable, forcing them to consider relocating.
China's Climate Crisis: Grappling with Extreme Weather and Urgent Consequences
China is grappling with the dual threats of extreme heat and devastating floods this summer, and the consequences of these climate-related events are reaching far beyond the affected regions.
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.
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.
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 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.
Climate Change Impact: The Hidden Driver of Rising Prices
Climate Change: A Growing Economic Shock - Inflation, Supply Chain Disruptions & Increased Costs Worldwide
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.
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.
The Climate Change-Inflation Nexus: Implications for the Economy
Unveiling the Hidden Driver of Inflation: The Surprising Link Between Climate Change and Economic Stability
Crop-Destroying Floods Threaten Food Inflation in Australia
Dramatic floods in eastern Australia threaten crops, driving up food prices amidst inflation. La Nina's persistence compounds crop losses, demanding collaborative action to mitigate impacts on consumers and the economy.