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climate risk

City‑by‑City Climate Risk Numbers for China

July 19, 2026

This new dataset shows how often extreme weather hits 368 Chinese cities from 1973 to 2024. It is built from almost seven million daily records of rain and temperature that have been carefully aligned. For each city, the everyday values are first stripped of normal seasonal patterns using a simple F

environment

Sunny Skies or Climate Fears? Why Americans Pack Their Bags

July 16, 2026

People across the United States are moving to new states for reasons that go beyond jobs or family. A recent survey shows that about one in five movers cite better weather as the top motive, while nearly a quarter worry about climate hazards like heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. Lower liv

technology

When AI Meets Extreme Weather: The Hidden Cost of Powering the Future

June 30, 2026

The push to build AI infrastructure is hitting a major roadblock—one that’s not even man-made. Extreme weather is increasingly disrupting data centers, the backbone of AI systems, by causing power outages, damaging equipment, and pushing energy grids to their limits. As climate change intensifies, h

weather

Getting Ready for Arizona’s Wet Season

June 10, 2026

Arizona’s monsoon kicks off June 15 and runs through September, bringing much-needed rain but also serious risks. Experts say this year’s monsoon could be wetter than usual, with a 30-50% chance of above-normal rainfall. That’s good news for the state’s water supply, but it also means preparing for

politics

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