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.

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.

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.

This summer, extreme weather events have taken a toll on some of North America's most renowned attractions.

Study Warns of Soaring Food Prices Linked to Climate-Driven Inflation Worldwide

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.

A recent report by the Environmental Working Group reveals the staggering costs of extreme weather on crop insurance payouts, surpassing $118 billion nationally between 2001 and 2022. Iowa, alongside the Midwest, faced severe drought, emphasizing climate change's growing impact on agriculture.

This summer, extreme weather events have taken a toll on some of North America's most renowned attractions.

Westborough-based Ascend Elements recently secured $542 million in venture investment. This substantial infusion of capital aims to accelerate the development of a colossal lithium-ion battery recycling factory in Kentucky.

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.

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.

The Inflation Reduction Act, a major climate and tax law, empowers American consumers to save thousands of dollars while combating climate change through incentives for electrifying transportation and implementing energy-efficient home improvements.

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 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.

Chief Heat Officers tackle climate's unequal impact: Rising temperatures, heat-related deaths, and 'heat islands' in lower-income neighborhoods hit hardest.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocates $369 billion to combat climate change, driving renewable energy and resilience efforts…

EPA invites public input on climate initiatives for equity and impact.

Climate change drives structural damage, raising home insurance premiums for 90% of homeowners, particularly in disaster-prone areas.

Winter storms, mass flooding, and wildfires disrupt supply chains, raising prices across industries.

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.