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In a First, D.C. Eyes Retrofitting or Removing All Flood-Prone Buildings by 2050
Washington is announcing a goal of retrofitting or removing all of its flood-prone buildings by 2050, the first major U.S. city to set such a policy. The proposal is part of a broader plan to protect ...
Climate Change Leads to Bark Beetle Outbreak in Central Europe’s Spruce Forests
Hot, dry summers are fanning an unprecedented outbreak of bark beetles that are destroying vast swathes of central Europe's spruce forests which define the region's landscape. Draft brought on by ...
U.S. Drivers Think They’re Safe, but Carriers Know Otherwise Through Phone Usage Monitoring
The distracted driving report by Zendrive, a traffic-data startup, makes it clearer and clearer each year that millions of Americans can't stop themselves from talking, texting and live ...
‘We’re Just a Bridge’; Take Responsibility to Protect Yourselves, Says FEMA Chief
Americans must assume more responsibility for protecting themselves from the rising toll of natural disasters, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned. "Most people think, 'I see ...
Smokers vs. Kids: Exploring the Impacts of Nicotine Limits for E-Cigs
She tried gums, patches and various electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. What finally worked for Chantel Williams was a small, reusable e-cigarette called Juul that packs a big nicotine punch. "I ...
Argo Shareholder Details Allegations of Excessive Corporate Jet Use
An activist Argo Group shareholder accuses the company of using a corporate jet for 1,500 flights in recent months and questions whether the trips were exclusively for business purposes. So goes the ...
HOVER Raises $25M Series C; 3D Home Improvement Startup Touts P/C Insurance Partners
HOVER, a 3D technology/e-commerce startup that counts insurers among its customers, has raised a $25 million Series C financing round. The San Francisco-based company said its technology platform ...
Marsh Will Begin Rollout of Proof of Insurance Blockchain to U.S. Commercial Clients
Marsh said it will start rolling out its Proof of Insurance Blockchain platform to U.S. commercial clients. Originally launched as a proof of concept last April, Marsh's blockchain-driven Proof of ...