Smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers in the air over downtown Minneapolis on Monday, May 13, 2024. Opinion editor’s note: Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. ••• The sky over Minnesota was the subject of fascination and frustration over the […] Click here to view original […]
The outside of Dave and Linda Langston At first glance, Dave Langston’s predicament seems similar to headaches facing homeowners in coastal states vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes: As disasters have become more frequent and severe, his insurance company has been losing money. Then, it canceled his coverage and left the […] Click here to view original
As Insurers Around the U.S. Bleed Cash From Climate Shocks, Homeowners Lose Read More »
Climate technology, like predictive analytics, is essential for insurers as they manage the risks associated with climate change. Recent reports from The Geneva Association including a survey of insurance C-level executives finds that early engagement of re/insurers in climate tech projects is critical to improving project risk assessment and […] Click here to view original
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The need for action to stop increases of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere is urgent. Climate scientists believe that the planet is at serious risk of crossing “tipping points” that will lead to irreversible increases in global warming. Cities collectively release more than two-thirds of global warming gases. Without […] Click here to view original
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A photo of a gardener harvesting vegetables for a farm to table restaurant. Schettler is an advisor for health and climate organizations, and a former emergency physician. Sirois is the director of an international non-governmental organization (NGO) working to reduce the environmental footprint of healthcare. While the media has […] Click here to view original
Farm-to-Hospital Meals Can Help Protect Patients and the Climate Read More »
Although developed countries have stepped up in recent years, committing to climate finance and actions to tackle climate change, it may not be enough in speed or merit Photo: Reuters A significant disparity exists in the complex web of international relations. Developed nations, which are the primary producers of […] Click here to view original
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