Helene and Milton reveal an emerging challenge for first responders: EV batteries catching fire
'They burn hot, they burn fast and they're hard to extinguish.'
After Milton, Florida assesses damage from back-to-back climate disasters
At least six people died in the storm, and some 80,000 ended up in shelters.
The billion-dollar industry between you and FEMA’s flood insurance
Selling policies directly to consumers could save millions, but FEMA and insurance companies say it’s not quite that straightforward.
Why some experts say COPs are ‘distracting’ and need fixing
Critics say the annual UN conferences on climate change have outlived their usefulness and are due for an overhaul.
Lawn equipment spews ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution, new data shows
'Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.'
Climate risks place 39 million U.S. homes at risk of losing their insurance
The First Street Foundation hopes that highlighting the climate insurance bubble allows people to make better informed decisions.
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