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Is the Florida insurance market really "stabilizing"?
by
Amy Scott
Nov 21, 2024
After years of rising premiums, policyholders may see some relief.
The weather's been unusually warm this fall. That's affecting what we buy — and don't buy.
Nov 20, 2024
Some retailers are having to adapt to climate change.
Hot real estate these days is also climate resilient
Nov 12, 2024
A new report from Zillow shows that nearly all buyers want these features, and home listings are increasingly touting them.
Funding for climate tech startups is waning. Much of it's moving to AI.
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Nov 11, 2024
Investing in AI has been an easy pitch this year, while the capital-intensive nature of green energy startups has put off some funders.
Trump says he'll claw back unspent money from the IRA. That may not be easy.
by
Henry Epp
Nov 7, 2024
Because a lot of it is earmarked for congressional districts represented by Republicans.
Recent hurricanes could test the growing catastrophe bond market
by
Amy Scott
Oct 24, 2024
Cat bonds help insurers spread risk to investors. Extreme weather created by climate change may disrupt the balance of risk and reward.
As weather disasters intensify, state and local governments are footing more of the recovery bill
Oct 8, 2024
Recovery goes on long after the cameras have moved on.
For public good, not for profit.
Climate change is leading to higher utility bills — and not just because of rising temps
Sep 10, 2024
Regulators approved more than $9.7 billion in utility rate increases nationally last year.
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.
Schools across the U.S. are dealing with record heat — and no air conditioning
Aug 27, 2024
More than 10,000 schools nationwide lack air conditioning, according to the Center for Climate Integrity. And with soaring temps across the midwest and East Coast, some schools are releasing students early or closing altogether this week.