Long-range meteorologists are forecasting a temperature roller coaster through December after a cold start to the month in the Eastern U.S. December started with an Arctic blast that brought cold air to much of east, leaving much of the West …
This year is “effectively certain” to be the warmest on record with temperatures climbing above a closely watched threshold for the first time. The average global temperature reached 1.62C above pre-industrial levels in November, according to the EU-funded Copernicus Climate …
There are major climate finance fights ahead at this year’s COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. The United Nations’ meeting kicking off next week brings with it a clear goal: Figuring out how to scale up finance to help developing countries embark …
In the past five years, the annual insured losses from natural catastrophes averaged $106 billion, up from $83 billion in the preceeding five-year period, new data from Verisk shows. And with a noticible uptick in extreme weather in recent times, …
Texas is facing its biggest test of the summer this week to keep the power on — and air conditioners running — as temperatures hit triple digits and push electricity consumption to all-time highs. Power use on the state grid …
Temperatures will soar across Texas this week, increasing demand for energy as people switch on air conditioning to cool down. The heat will also spread across the Midwest and Northeast, with the potential for record warm overnight low temperatures from …
There is a moderate risk — the second highest — of severe thunderstorms across parts of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri affecting more than 3.8 million people, the US Storm Prediction Center said. “All severe hazards will be possible including …
As risks from extreme weather, technology glitches and cyberattacks rise, so does the need for agricultural insurance that can cover a rapidly diversifying and evolving industry. “With the interest rates, production expenses, and cost of diesel constantly on the rise, …
London isn’t ready to deal with climate risks including flooding and overheating, according to an independent review of government measures. An interim report commissioned by the city’s mayor concluded that the British capital isn’t adapting quickly enough to mounting risks …
Extreme storms and other natural disasters cost the world about $250 billion of losses last year, with less than half that amount actually covered by insurers, according to data compiled by Munich Re. The bill exceeds the 10-year average, and …