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SFGATE
2 weeks ago
Business intelligence

Here's How Much Home Insurance Rates Have Risen in Every State

Home insurance costs nationwide have risen significantly due to increasing climate risks, with rates up 11.3% in 2023 and 33.8% from 2018 to 2023. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Environment

Sea levels predicted to rise ONE-FOOT around New York City in 2030s

Sea levels around New York City could rise by one-foot in the 2030s, triggering tropical storms and hotter temperatures.
Annual precipitation in the city is likely to increase by up to 10 percent, leading to rising sea levels and potential flooding. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Environment

Opinion | The People Have a Right to Climate Data

Climate intelligence is becoming a rapidly growing business as venture capitalists invest millions of dollars in climate analytics.
While some climate information is freely available, there is a concern that valuable information will be hidden behind paywalls, leaving vulnerable populations at a disadvantage. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Environment

Friday's Global Temperature Breach Is a Canary in the Coal Mine, Scientists Say

Global temperatures surpassed 2°C above preindustrial levels for the first time.
This breach of the 2°C threshold highlights the urgency of addressing emissions.
Allowing warming to exceed 2°C has significant consequences for sea levels, coral reefs, and global poverty. [ more ]
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