Destructive weather is becoming more and more expensive, according to figures dug up by Grist. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has shown a steady increase in the number ...

New research shows how a variety of natural disasters are impacting the nation’s food supply, presenting costly challenges to ranchers and farmers who are already struggling. The full report covers ...

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

America experienced 14 separate weather disasters with damage of at least $1 billion during the first six months of 2025, led by the historic Southern California wildfires in January. 2025's Toll ...

Business executives, politicians and academics are bracing for a gloomy world battered by intersecting crises, as rising volatility and depleted resilience boost the odds of painful simultaneous ...

The Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Database, which the Trump administration “retired” in May, has relaunched outside of the government using the same methodology. In its first update at ...

An estimated 47% of residential buildings nationwide have visible mold or dampness, which can cause health problems ranging from mild allergic reactions to severe respiratory conditions. KFF HEALTH ...

From left, firefighter Adrian Chairez and Fire Youth Academy students Taylor Flynn, Valerie Valentin and Lena Caris pull Captain Robert Warrick and fellow student Felix Valencia, in Watsonville, ...

In 2021, rich countries vowed to spend more to help poor countries adapt to warming. That goal is unlikely to be met, a new report finds. By Brad Plumer Reporting from Washington The amount of ...

September is Natural Preparedness Month and the Red Cross is urging residents to take advantage and prepare their households for natural disasters. Officials say each year, Red Cross volunteers ...

Standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover everything — floods, sewer backups, and some storm damage may be excluded, so it’s critical to review your policy closely. Replacement cost vs. actual cash ...