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climate risk

How Much Power Does the Energy Secretary Really Have Over Your Lights?

May 16, 2026

A courtroom debate last week asked a big question: Can one person in the government decide when the nation’s power grid is in trouble—and then keep old, polluting plants running without much say from anyone else? The case started after the Department of Energy ordered a Michigan coal plant to stay o

environment

Brazil’s Pesticide Drift Risk: Where and When It Peaks

April 11, 2026

Pesticides are used more in Brazil than anywhere else, and this can hurt nature and the economy. One big problem is spray drift – tiny droplets that fly off the target area. Weather can make this worse. Scientists looked at temperature, humidity and wind from weather stations all over Brazil to fi

environment

Climate Resilience Becomes Core Business in 2026

February 15, 2026

Corporate leaders are shifting focus from just cutting emissions to actually preparing for the storms and heat waves that are becoming more common. Recent discussions in boardrooms reveal that weather surprises can damage factories, disrupt delivery routes and make workers less productive. The

finance

Snowbird Dreams Shift: Why Retirees Are Renting Instead of Buying

February 11, 2026

The idea that retirees can swap snowy winters for sunny months in a second home has long been a dream. For decades, people from cold northern states and Canada would buy condos or houses in places like Florida, Arizona, and the Gulf Coast. They stayed there for three to six months each year, fueling

environment

Clear Science for Better Climate Choices

January 15, 2026

Climate risk info is super important. It helps people decide where to live, banks to manage loans, and governments to give out funds. But, there's a problem. The data used to make these decisions isn't always reliable. This is because the methods and assumptions behind the data aren't always clear. ...

finance

Home Insurance: A Shaky Foundation for Homeowners, Lenders, and Insurers

December 23, 2025

Home insurance is in a tough spot. Why? Three big groups—homeowners, lenders, and insurance companies—are all pulling in different directions. Each has their own worries and goals, making it hard to find a fix. Homeowners are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need a mortgage to buy a home

business

Winter's Hidden Toll on Buildings: A Growing Concern

November 22, 2025

Winter weather is often overlooked when discussing natural disasters, but it can be just as damaging. Blizzards, ice storms, and extreme cold have caused billions in damages and repairs in recent years. In 2022, winter storms alone caused $6 billion in insured losses. The previous year, the arctic w

environment

With Climate Change Looming, How Can Shipping Routes Be Made Safer?

January 29, 2025

Global shipping networks are in trouble. Extreme weather events are making it dangerous and unreliable for ships to travel their usual routes. Researchers have noticed that looking at each part of the network separately doesn't give a clear picture of the problem. So, they've come up with a new stra