Companies ignoring climate risks get punished by markets, new UF study reveals
Companies that proactively manage climate risks such as hurricanes and wildfires fare much better than those ignoring the threats.
Tag: wildfires
Fighting every wildfire ensures the big fires are more extreme, and may harm forests’ ability to adapt to climate change
A new study shows how fire suppression compounds the impacts of fuel accumulation and global warming.
Estimated 2.5 million people displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in 2023 tell a story of recovery in US and who is vulnerable
People with the fewest resources, as well as those who have disabilities or have been marginalized, were most likely to ...
Nuclear power still part of Florida’s energy future; state has second-most rental units at risk of climate-related threats
Florida is down to two nuclear power plants, but don't count nuclear out in the state or the rest of ...
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
The transformations observed in US forests raise concerns about their future resilience and sustainability
Wildfires increasing across eastern US, new study reveals
The trend highlights a need for proactive management and individual preparedness for those living in this populous part of the ...
Lawmakers investigating insurers fleeing risky areas; Miami-Dade art installations call attention to climate change
The Senate Budget Committee sent letters to 40 insurance companies, seeking documents on where they're dropping customers.
‘Heat is something that is dangerous to everyone’ — Climate journalist Jeff Goodell discusses his new book on the risks of rising temperatures
Goodell spoke at the University of Florida about his new book, 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death ...
Four Gulf of Mexico tracts designated for wind power development; Duke Energy plans to build green hydrogen system in Volusia County
The Biden administration's announcement follows the first Gulf sale of wind development leases earlier this year.
In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they’re uninsurable
Wildfires cause billions in home damage every year. Now, insurers no longer want to take on the risk.
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