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Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
Extreme weather could endanger over one-third of land animal habitats by 2085, study warnsA major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that...
Wildfire crisis: Hundreds of blazes rage across Florida and Georgia — what to know nowWildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of fires have burned ...
S&P may cut Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp utility to junk because of wildfiresPacifiCorp, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, faces a potential credit rating downgrade to junk status due to mounting liabilities from 2020 Ore...
Global analysis finds 15 million in India affected by 2024-25 wildfires, UP most impactedA recent global report highlights that wildfires affected 15 million individuals in India during the 2024-25 period, with Uttar Pradesh bea...
70,000 Americans could die every year from wildfire smoke by 2050, study warnsA new study reveals a concerning surge in wildfire-related deaths in the US, potentially reaching 70,000 annually by 2050. This escalating ...
Over 1.4 million people could die per year due to deadly Wildfire smoke. Experts blame this reasonResearchers predicted that between the period 2010–2014 and 2095–2099, global fire carbon emissions could rise by 23 percent under mid-rang...
As wildfires rage across North America, new study says smoke is 14 times more lethal than earlier estimatesA recent study reveals the deadly impact of wildfire smoke, linking short-term exposure to significantly more deaths than previously estima...
Toronto suffers world’s worst air quality as Canada’s second-worst wildfire season chokes nationToronto anticipates poor air quality this summer due to ongoing wildfires. Ontario faces a significant increase in fire activity. Canada's ...
Canada wildfires worsen air quality: Special air quality statement issued across Toronto, Quebec and most of OntarioEnvironment Canada has issued a special air quality warnings for Ontario and western Quebec due to wildfire smoke drifting from western Can...
Canada Wildfires 2025: Smoke to drift into U.S.—these states are on alert for poor air qualityBig wildfires in Canada are sending smoke into parts of the U.S. this weekend. Experts say this could affect people's health, especially th...
Wildfire smoke linked to asthma spike in Canada, new study warnsA recent Canadian study reveals a surge in asthma cases during the 2023 wildfire season. Emergency room visits spiked during the initial sm...
Wildfires in Northeast B.C. trigger evacuations, infrastructure damagedNortheast B.C. faces escalating wildfires, prompting evacuations in Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge. Damaged infrastructure and travel disr...
LA fire: Here is a 5-step guide to keep your home and family safe from wildfiresLos Angeles County experienced seven wildfires over eight days, resulting in 25 deaths and burning over 40 square miles. With 4.5 million h...
Wildfires can harm your health, even if you're far away, experts sayAir quality worsened Tuesday evening in Pacific Palisades, Southern California, as wildfires created risky conditions for children, older a...
Oregon Wildfire: Flat fire grows to over 8,200 acres; Know how to stay safe amid heat, fire and smokeFire teams have projected that the fire will continue to be active on Tuesday, resulting in thick smoke affecting nearby communities. Conse...
Protecting pets from Canadian Wildfire smoke: Tips to ensure their safetyAmid the Canadian wildfires, experts have advised limiting outdoor time for pets and monitoring behavior for signs of distress. Here are so...
US air quality: Canadian wildfire smoke affects Washington, Chicago, DetroitIQ Air's Air Quality Index in the US currently ranks Chicago, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. as the three cities in the world with the poore...
Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke: Tips for health and safetyThe smoke from wildfires consists of hazardous pollutants that include toxic gases and particulate matter which can deeply impact health. H...
Climate change is hurting insurers: ReportInsured losses from natural catastrophes have increased 250% in the last 30 years, with perils such as wildfires and storms, seen as partic...