Losses to insurers from natural disasters nearly doubled this year to just below $30 billion globally after an unusually quiet 2006, a leading reinsurer said, from winter storms in Europe, flooding in Britain and wildfires in the U.S.
Munich Re also warned that climate change could mean a growing number of weather-related catastrophes in coming years.
Municipalities aim to hold industry liable for damages from catastrophic 2017 hurricanes.
This isn’t the first time the science denial group has attempted to undermine the idea that climate scientists overwhelmingly agree humans are causing climate change.
Some residents of Dimock, Pennsylvania have not had clean water for 14 years because of Cabot Oil & Gas’ fracking operations. A “historic” plea caps off the landmark fracking case and will result in the restoration of clean drinking water.
"Lack of regulation makes for a Wild West of sustainable fund management", Edward Lander from Ethical Consumer said.
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