Tag: Extreme weather
New York Becomes Second State To Pass Superfund Pollution Law
A new Superfund law in New York may require fossil fuel companies to pay up to $75 billion over 25 years for harm to the environment.
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Climate takes its toll on the ‘cherry capital of the world’
In partnership with Grist, a look at how northern Michigan’s famous industry is coping with a changing climate.
Florida Gets $29 Million Boost to Help Grid in Extreme Weather
I grew up in Florida and lived here through college. Then I moved away for about 14 years. Then I moved back about 6 years ago. In short, I’ve lived here for approximately 3 decades. We went through some hurricanes when I was younger, and were certainly threatened by many … [continued]
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All Companies In Italy Must Now Purchase Climate Insurance — It’s The Law
It will be a whole new business atmosphere in Italy starting on January 1, 2025. That’s because the federal government there will require every company to buy climate insurance as internal financial support to offset losses from floods, landslides, and other natural hazards. The warnings about global warming in Italy … [continued]
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Hurricanes Were Extra Disruptive to US Energy Infrastructure in 2024 — I’m Shocked
After warnings for years from climate scientists that hurricanes were going to get bigger and more destructive, I’m absolutely shocked to learn that hurricanes this year were bigger and more destructive than normal in the US. Sarcasm aside, I lived through a couple of serious hurricanes, including going through the … [continued]
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