Climate change

Some retailers are having to adapt to climate change.

There's a financial incentive from the Inflation Reduction Act, an environmental incentive, and a moral incentive, too.

In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.

A new report from Zillow shows that nearly all buyers want these features, and home listings are increasingly touting them.

Drought conditions in parts of the South and Midwest have caused ranchers to shrink cattle herds. That's one factor pushing cattle prices higher recently.

Investing in AI has been an easy pitch this year, while the capital-intensive nature of green energy startups has put off some funders.

As climate change erodes beaches, how will that impact coastal military bases?

Cat bonds help insurers spread risk to investors. Extreme weather created by climate change may disrupt the balance of risk and reward.

Recovery goes on long after the cameras have moved on.

High temperatures can stunt potato growth, and that means chip makers need to pay more to transport their crops long distances.