U.S.
Climate Change Has Intensified Storm Rainfalls by 20%: Study
The heavy rain that hit much of the southeastern U.S. during Hurricane Helene is part of a long-term trend, according to new research led by Texas A&M University Regents Professor of Atmospheric ...
NFIP Reform Needed to Bring Down Flood Insurance Costs: Louisiana Senator
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy released a report Thursday critical of the National Flood Insurance Program's adoption of Risk Rating 2.0. The report, "The Flood Insurance Crisis: A Comprehensive ...
North Carolina Calculates Helene Damage at $58B, Far More than Florence
The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov. Roy Cooper's ...
Hurricane Intensity Forecasts Can Be Improved With Sea Spray Effects
New research suggests incorporating the effects of sea spray into models that predict hurricane behavior can improve forecasting, according to research by Florida State University in collaboration ...
Slack Identifies 5 Workplace Personalities Related to AI Use in the Workplace
Artificial intelligence's recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often they should use the technology and whether a computer will eventually replace them. ...
Second-Warmest September Recorded in the U.S. and Globally
Temperatures were above average across most of North and South America as well as Europe,according to the September 2024 U.S. and Global Climate Reports. Globally, temperatures averaged cooler than ...
Stable Outlook for Canada’s P/C Insurers as Weather-Related Losses Fuel Volatility: AM Best
Though Canada's property/casualty (P/C) insurers faced average catastrophe activity during the first half of 2024, four major events in this year's third quarter should lead to another record year ...
Significant Hurdles Before Tesla’s Promises of Paid Robotaxis Next Year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year, a claim likely to face significant ...