Blog: Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather Challenges Major Theme Parks
This summer, extreme weather events have taken a toll on some of North America's most renowned attractions.
Funding Influx for Local Climate Tech Companies
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.
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.
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.
Unlocking Savings and Climate Action: How the Inflation Reduction Act Helps Americans Go Green
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 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.
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.
U.S. Climate Pledge: A Blueprint for Emission Reductions and Global Leadership
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocates $369 billion to combat climate change, driving renewable energy and resilience efforts…
EPA Initiates Public Engagement for Climate Change Programs Under Inflation Reduction Act
EPA invites public input on climate initiatives for equity and impact.
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.
Climate Change Drives Soaring Food Prices: Find Out Why
Rising global food prices, driven by extreme weather events from climate change, now surpass geopolitical conflicts, impacting crop yields and necessitating action for agricultural resilience.
Credit Suisse: Inflation Reduction Act's Climate and Energy Provisions to Drive Green Investments and Transform US Industries
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 could drive over $400 billion in climate and energy-related spending in the next decade, potentially positioning the US as a global clean energy exporter.
Climate Change's Price Tag: Impacting Eggs, Milk, and Meat Prices
Climate change challenges livestock production in the Northeast, impacting sectors and consumer prices for staples like eggs, milk, and meat.
Climate Change's Costly Toll on Indoor Producers
Climate change's impact on extreme weather events is driving up costs for indoor producers.
The Climate Change-Inflation Nexus: Implications for the Economy
Unveiling the Hidden Driver of Inflation: The Surprising Link Between Climate Change and Economic Stability
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
Bread and Inflation: The Impact of Climate Change on Rising Costs
Climate Change's Growing Impact on Inflation: Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences