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White House Budget Proposal Eliminates NOAA Climate Research
The administration of President Donald Trump aims to eliminate the arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that oversees research on climate change, and refocus the U.S. fisheries ...
AI Weather Models Promise Super Granular, Specialist Forecasts
The weather forecasting industry has made big leaps in accuracy but has struggled with hyper-local predictions. But the proliferation of AI weather models in recent years means small, commercial ...
In Fight Over Insurance, Neighbors Crowdsource LA Fire Contamination Data
All sense of survivors' guilt was fleeting for those residents whose homes remained standing after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles area three months ago. Many worried that smoke from the ...
Judge Rules Administration Violated Court Order by Pausing FEMA Grants
A federal judge ruled on Friday that Republican U.S. President Donald Trump's administration violated a court order by halting Federal Emergency Management Agency's disbursement of millions of ...
California’s Bill to Hold Oil Companies Liable for Natural Disaster Damage Stalls
California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters caused by climate change, warning it could raise gas prices. Senate Bill 322 ...
Rising Civil Unrest, Political Violence Remain Top 10 Risk for Global Businesses: Allianz
Soaring levels of civil unrest and political violence are a key concern for businesses of all sizes as well as their insurers, according to report published by Allianz Commercial. The impact of civil ...
Liberty Mutual CEO Sweeney Elected Chairman, Long Steps Away
Liberty Mutual's Timothy M. Sweeney, president and chief executive officer, has been elected chairman of Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Sweeney succeeds, David H. Long, who is retiring. Long has been ...
Roof Repair and Replacement Costs Up Nearly 30% Since 2022: Verisk
Roof repair and replacement cost value totaled nearly $31 billion last year — up nearly 30% since 2022, according to a new report from Verisk. The strategic data analytics and technology provider ...