State Farm accused of secretly cutting hail damage payouts
#InsuranceFraud #ClimateRiskLawsuits allege State Farm secretly cut hail damage payouts using internal definitions absent from policies. Homeowners faced denied claims, canceled coverage, and financial strain. Oklahoma’s attorney general joined cases, citing fraud. State Farm denies misconduct, while climate change intensifies storm risks and insurance costs. read more
Millions of US homes uninsured as climate risks grow
#HomeInsurance #ClimateRiskMillions of U.S. homeowners are forgoing insurance amid rising costs from extreme weather like wildfires and floods. This leaves families financially vulnerable to disasters. NPR seeks personal stories about coverage decisions and insurer experiences for reporting. read more
EPA Watchdog: Climate Threatens Toxic Sites
#SuperfundSites #ClimateRiskNearly 100 U.S. Superfund toxic waste sites are highly vulnerable to flooding and wildfires, an EPA watchdog reports. Millions live nearby. Cleanup plans often fail to address climate risks, threatening public health and remediation efforts. read more
Fossil Fuel Industry Fights Against Gas Bans in Buildings
#ClimateRisk #AntiElectrificationCampaignsFossil fuel use in buildings contributes to a third of US pollution. Oil and gas interests campaign against bans on gas connections in new buildings, risking climate and public health. Actions are observed in the US, EU, and Australia. read more