Climate Threats Could Mean Big Jumps in Insurance Costs This Year
The federal government is revising rates for flood coverage on April 1. New data suggests premiums need to increase sharply for some homes.Early Biden Climate Test: Groups Demand Tougher Rules on Building
A new push for stricter rules in flood zones could force Biden’s team to choose: Increase construction costs, or leave people exposed to climate change.
Insurance for when FEMA fails
Hit by more disasters, cities and local governments are taking on new policies to fill the gaps left by Washington. But are they getting a...
How 2020 revamp of federal flood insurance rates could affect you
Location and rebuild cost are driving the new rates, FEMA and industry experts said. The overhaul has both support and criticism.
The mortgage industry isn’t ready for a foreclosure crisis created by climate change
A foreclosure crisis spurred by climate change is becoming a real threat to the mortgage industry as extreme storms and other natural disasters increasingly occur...
Climate Action in NY: 2019 Could Be Even Bigger than 2018
There is still good reason to be optimistic, as there is an inspiring portfolio of states and cities across the country that actually accept the...