Report: Texas Failing in Assessing, Preparing for Climate Threats November 18, 2015 Texas is failing in assessing and preparing for environmental threats posed by climate change, according to a new report. A...
El Nin᷈o Talk Growing Louder Amid Southern California Storms November 16, 2015 By Don Jergler A whopper of a winter appears to be brewing for the Western U.S. and more conversations are turning to preparations...
Paper Fingers Climate Change for California Wildfires November 12, 2015 By Don Jergler There was a bit of hesitation from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientist Stephanie C. Herring when she was asked...
SBA Offers Low-interest Wildfire Disaster Loans to Washington Businesses October 30, 2015 The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to Washington businesses, nonprofits and residents affected by the wildfires....
New Mexico Jury Holds Utility Companies Partially Liable for Fire October 30, 2015 A jury decided this week that two utility companies hold most of the liability in one of the largest wildfires...
Washington Wildfire Disaster Declaration Approved by President October 22, 2015 President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster exists in the state of Washington following this summer’s wildfires and mudslides....
Aspen Estimates Tianjin Explosion to Cost $30 Million; Nat Cats Total $20 Million October 16, 2015 Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited estimates its Aspen Re subsidiary lost approximately $50 million from the August 12 explosion in...
Climate Change Means Wildfire Seasons May Continue: Professor October 15, 2015 By Don Jergler The drought-plagued western U.S. has had more than its share of fires this year – but this may not be...
California Gas and Electric Company Seeks to Split Costs on Uninsured Fire September 28, 2015 San Diego Gas and Electric is seeking authority to bill its customers $379 million for legal settlement costs left over...
California Blazes Destroy 2,000-plus Homes, Curb Insurer Appetites September 23, 2015 By Don Jergler A pair of massive California wildfires that have destroyed more than 2,000 structures are now considered among the most damaging...