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.

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.

Unveiling the Hidden Driver of Inflation: The Surprising Link Between Climate Change and Economic Stability