‘Climate Washing’ Lawsuits Jump As More Activists Challenge Corporate Claims, Report Shows

Group of freelancers sue DOL over independent contractor rule

Climate washing” litigation has risen sharply in the last two years as environmental groups and governments grow frustrated with corporate claims about their contribution to tackling climate change, a report published on Thursday showed.

Most Americans Don’t Have Enough Flood Insurance for Climate Change

Hurricane Harvey Impacts

U.S. homeowners face $18.8 billion in flood damage annually. Insurance premiums set by the federal government for those homes would cover less than one quarter of that potential damage. And the worst part? Nobody knew it until today. These numbers come from a new report by First Street Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making climate… Continue reading Most Americans Don’t Have Enough Flood Insurance for Climate Change

The Global Insurance Industry’s $6 Billion Existential Threat: Coal Power

Smoke from the power station.

Insurance companies face catastrophic damage from climate change, yet they continue insuring and funding the biggest cause of those damages instead of preventing the “existential threat” of inaction on climate policy. Extreme weather driven by climate change is creating record losses for insurers and their customers, and if left unchecked, those losses could triple within… Continue reading The Global Insurance Industry’s $6 Billion Existential Threat: Coal Power