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Given the housing shortage, why is it so hard to build new apartments?
Jun 20, 2024
Inflation, climate change and zoning laws have increased rents and building costs. Developers are focusing on high-priced luxury units.
Higher rates may not solve California's property insurance woes
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
May 6, 2024
With climate change hiking insurer costs, the state may allow catastrophe modeling as a stopgap, says former Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones.
Affordable housing hammered by rising insurance rates
Dec 15, 2023
Insurance premiums for affordable housing operators are already pricier. The pandemic and climate change has pushed the costs even more.
Climate change is expensive, and it could add to overall inflation
by
Amy Scott
and Sofia Terenzio
Jul 11, 2024
High temperatures can lead to price spikes and headline inflation, a study finds. Sarah Kaplan of The Washington Post explains.
Climate change effects likely to include long-term inflation
by
Henry Epp
Nov 14, 2023
The fifth National Climate Assessment says climate change will continue to nudge household spending higher in many categories — including health, food and home repair.
Survey shows more Americans worried about cost of fighting climate change
Aug 29, 2024
Most Americans support government action on climate change, but a growing minority worry it will harm the economy, according to survey data from Stanford University and Resources for the Future.
As hurricanes get more severe, how do insurers calculate risk?
by
Amy Scott
and Nicholas Guiang
Jul 4, 2023
Risks and costs are rising, largely due to climate change, but where the risk hits is key, a veteran "catastrophe modeler" says.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture has been a COP28 priority
Dec 11, 2023
There’s been more than $3 billion pledged toward making global food systems more resilient in the face of climate change.
Is extreme heat changing where people live and work in the U.S.?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 2, 2024
New research suggests that the historical trend of people moving from colder to warmer states could reverse given climate change.
He assesses climate risk on the housing market, and he wants your attention
by
Amy Scott
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jun 12, 2024
As people become more aware of living in vulnerable areas, home prices will gradually reflect that risk, says Tim Judge of Fannie Mae.
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