A new report is looking at the staggering economic toll that weather disasters are taking on the US. NBC News meteorologist Chase Kaine breaks down how storms and wildfires have already caused more than 90 billion dollars in damage across the country just this year. >> It wasn't just the LA wildfires, and it's not just this year.This new analysis from one of the world's biggest reinsurance companies shows that the United States continues to face more costly disasters than any other country on the planet. An ...

The Trump administration has proposed to repeal a 2009 scientific finding that serves as the basis for the EPA's action to fight planet-warming pollution https://t.co/WX8VLrLAX6 ...

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Core Insights - Natural catastrophes are significantly impacting global insurance markets, with insured losses consistently exceeding USD 100 billion annually for the past six years [2][3] Industry Trends - The Willis Natural Catastrophe Review highlights that 2025 is likely to continue the trend of losses exceeding USD 100 billion, driven by events such as the Los Angeles wildfires, which alone are estimated to cause losses of USD 40 billion [2][4] - The Review emphasizes the need for the insurance industry to adapt to increasing risks associated with climate change, as global efforts to limit temperature rise are failing [4][6] Major Events - Significant natural catastrophes in 2025 include the Los Angeles wildfires, the worst wildfires in Japan and South Korea in a generation, and an active tornado season in the United States [6] - The Review notes the first landfalling cyclone near Brisbane, Australia in 50 years and the highest wind speed recorded over Ireland, indicating a trend of increasing severity in natural disasters [6] Risk Management - The Review calls for risk managers to reassess their strategies in light of climate forecasts and to optimize insurance frameworks to address evolving threats [6] - It provides guidance on leveraging seasonal weather forecasts and identifies regions at elevated risk for natural catastrophes in the coming months [6]

Environmental Impact & Disaster Response - Wildfires are engulfing communities across the Mediterranean, impacting tourist destinations like Sardinia and Greece [1][2] - Over 100 people were rescued from the sea in Sardinia due to fast-moving fires [1] - 500 Greek firefighters battled 50 wildfires, including 5 major conflagrations, in a single weekend [2] - More than 3,500 people have been evacuated due to the fires [4] Weather & Climate - Parts of Greece experienced temperatures close to 111° Fahrenheit (approximately 439° Celsius), leading to the closure of the Acropolis [3] - One site in Turkey recorded a record temperature of 122° Fahrenheit (approximately 50° Celsius) [3] - Intense summer heat is cited as one cause of the wildfires, similar to soaring US temperatures [2] Causes & Contributing Factors - Climate change and lost forest management skills are blamed for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires [4]

Industry Trend - Solar and wind power are experiencing "unstoppable" global growth [1]

Climate NGOs are facing funding shortfalls as federal dollars dry up and donors are unlikely to fill the gaps. Some have laid off staff and are searching for other ways to cut costs https://t.co/rSt0XJrt7K ...

So you asked ChatGPT a question and the answer is not right. Maybe the AI chatbot gave you a bunch of unverified or even made up results. Or maybe it just doesn't make any sense.Here are some tips on how to talk to ChatGPT or any AI. While you can't control the AI itself, you can control how you prompt it. To start off, you want to be brief and clear – the vaguer your prompt is, the vaguer the answer you'll get.So you want to make sure you provide all the necessary contextual information, but keep a narrow ...

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