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How homeowners are saving on insurance by upgrading their houses against disasters

Incentivizing homeowners to reinforce structures against climate disasters can lower insurance rates and mitigate risks associated with extreme weather.

fromFRONTLINE

5 days ago

Recovery Failure: Why We Struggle To Rebuild for the Next Storm

"Neither one of them could swim, and if they did get washed away ... they died by themselves. Like, they died alone."

NYC real estate

fromwww.npr.org

4 weeks ago

Construction magnate surrenders to police over Bangkok tower collapse in earthquake

The evidence and testimony suggest that the building plan did not meet standards and codes, leading to the tragic collapse and resulting in 92 confirmed dead.

UK news

NYC politics

fromSlate Magazine

3 months ago

A New Way to Fix the Housing Crisis

American building costs are significantly higher than in other countries due to outdated codes and practices.

Environment

fromEarth911

3 months ago

Earth911 Podcast Classic: How To Lower Your Carbon Footprint and Save Money

Switching to electric vehicles can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and lower commuting costs, with nearly total savings possible when using solar power.

Upgrading building standards in the real estate industry can contribute to major reductions in carbon emissions.