Government
California Weighs Development, Safety Measures to Protect Homes Against Wildfires
Years of increasingly deadly California wildfires have spurred lawmakers to consider regulations that would toughen local governments' requirements for approving housing developments in high-risk ...
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 ...
Florida Governor to Sign Industry-Backed Property Insurance Benefit Reform
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signaled he will sign the recently-passed property insurance reform legislation that the insurance industry and consumer advocates say will stem abuse of a policy ...
‘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 ...
Brexit Inertia Leaves London’s Finance Workers With Summer Slump
The weeks before Easter are usually some of the busiest of the year for bankers, lawyers and consultants in the City of London, as clients rush to get deals done before a run of public holidays. But ...
As Insurers Field Record Climate-Related Losses, Central Banks Push Greener Finance
With insurers shouldering a record $160 billion in climate-related losses from last year alone, a group including 30 central banks called for measures to spur green finance and better assessment of ...
Proposed California Regs Would Allow for Small Self-Driving Delivery Trucks
California regulators on Friday proposed regulations that would allow vehicle manufacturers to test or deploy small self-driving delivery trucks on public roads, the state's Department of Motor ...