 | Catastrophic Losses Up in 2008: Reinsurers
December 30, 2008 – Three global reinsurers – Guy Carpenter, Munich Re and Swiss Re – are all reporting that catastrophic losses during 2008 are among the costliest on record.
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| Researchers Find Heat Leading Cause of Disaster Deaths
December 18, 2008 – Researchers at the University of South Carolina have unveiled a study that shows heat waves kill more Americans than any other type of natural disaster, including hurricanes and tornadoes.
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| Natural Disasters Outstripping Earthquakes: UNEP Report
December 10, 2008 - Weather-related natural disasters are now outstripping ones linked with earthquakes by an ever widening factor, according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and insurers.
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| Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Hurricane Models
December 10, 2008 – Scientists from the Willis Research Network have unveiled new, groundbreaking research on future hurricane activity and storm clustering.
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| Financial Turmoil Doesn’t Eclipse Climate Risk: Report
October 23, 2008 – A new global research report on insurance underscores the importance of tackling climate change despite the current global financial crisis.
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| Benfield, PartnerRe Release Annual Hazard, Risk Science Review
September 11, 2008 – Benfield and PartnerRe have released the fifth edition of its Hazard & Risk Science Review, which provides a synopsis of more than 80 scientific papers published during the past year. more... |
| Study Finds Warmer Seas Linked to Stronger Hurricanes
September 10, 2008 – A new study from Florida State University finds that tropical cyclones are becoming stronger, and ocean temperatures are playing a role in driving the trend. more... |
| Adaptation Key To Managing Coastal Flood Risk: Report
September 10, 2008 – A new report published by Lloyd’s and Risk Management Solutions says that without adaptation, insurance losses from coastal flooding for high-risk properties could double by 2030. more... |
| Science Program Evaluates Climate Models
July 31, 2008 – The U.S. Climate Change Science Program has released a report describing the strengths and limitations of computer climate models and their ability to simulate current climate change. more... |
| Study Calls for ‘Green New Deal’
July 21, 2008 – A new report produced by the new economics foundation has called for a “Green New Deal” designed to power a renewables revolution, create thousands of green-collar jobs and rein in the distorting power of the finance sector while making more low-cost capital available for pressing priorities. more... |
| Report Says Green Marketing Failing
July 8, 2008 – A new study from the Climate Group and Lippincott, a brand consulting company, shows that consumers are more concerned about climate change, but they aren’t convinced corporations are doing as much as they should. more... |
| Munich Re Reports Half-Year Catastrophe Statistics
July 8, 2008 – Researchers at Munich Re say they have identified more than 400 global natural catastrophes in the first half of 2008 and collectively, they were responsible for the deaths of 150,000 lives. more... |
| Affluent Favor “Green” Homes: Survey
July 8, 2008 – A survey conducted by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has found that affluent homeowners are most interested in replacing heating, cooling and electricity systems, appliances, roofing and flooring with green materials. more... |
| AIA Report Details Green Building Incentives
July 8, 2008 – A new report prepared by The American Institute of Architects shows how local and state governments are using a variety of incentive-based techniques to encourage green building practices. more... |
| Allianz, WWF Issue G8 Climate Scorecard
July 3, 2008 – Allianz and the World Wildlife Federation has commissioned a climate scorecard of G8 counties which shows they are lagging behind in the race against climate change. more... |
| UN Report Says Clean Energy Investments Up Despite Market Turmoil
July 3, 2008 – A report prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme shows that investors poured $148 billion into new wind, solar and other alternative energy assets last year. more... |
| CEOs Offer Climate Recommendation to G8 Leaders
June 20, 2008 – group of 100 international CEOs is offering recommendations on how G8 leaders can best manage climate change after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. more... |
| Smarter Technology Can Reduce Carbon Emissions 15 Percent: Report
June 20, 2008 – Transforming the way people and businesses use technology could reduce annual man-made global emissions by 15 percent by 2020, according to a study conducted by the Climate Group and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative. more... |
| Report Assesses Effects of Changing Climate on Extreme Weather Events
June 19, 2008 – The U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research has released a scientific assessment that provides the first comprehensive analysis of observed and projected changes in weather and climate extremes in North America and U.S. territories. more... |
| AIR Worldwide Updates Insured Values of Coastal Properties
June 16, 2008 – AIR Worldwide has updated its study of estimated insured values of coastal properties, noting a compound annual growth rate between 2004 and 2007 of just over seven percent. more... |
| Report Weighs Challenges of `Clean Coal’
May 20, 2008 – The World Resources Institute has released a 40-page report on the challenges that lie ahead for carbon capture and sequestration as a means to create “clean coal.” more... |
| Scientist Predicts Fewer Hurricanes In Warmer Atlantic Ocean
May 20, 2008 – Thomas Knutson, a research meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fluid Dynamics Lab, has released a new study showing that warmer temperatures will actually reduce the number of hurricanes in the Atlantic and those making landfall. more... |
| Study Casts Doubt on Global Warming-Hurricane Link
April 15, 2008 - A new study co-authored by Kerry Emanuel of MIT and published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society indicates that global warming should reduce the global frequency of hurricanes, though their intensity may increase in some locations. more... |
| Carbon Output Must Near Zero To Curb Temperatures, Researchers Say
March 10, 2008 – A paper just published in the journal, Geophysical Research Letters, argues that countries must bring carbon emissions down to near zero levels to keep temperatures from rising. more... |
| Protecting Environment Affordable, Urgent: OECD
March 5, 2008 – Tackling climate change and other environmental hazards is affordable but urgent action is needed to avert irreversible damage, according to a new report released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. more... |
| Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate: Report
March 3, 2008 – A report released by the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change offers a “second opinion” on the global warming issue, arguing that there is currently no convincing evidence or observations of significant climate change from other than natural causes. more... |
