Weather News Breaking Down The Cost Of Extreme Weather Events Caused By Climate Change

Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report

Even if you believe you haven’t yet been directly impacted by climate change, your wallet will feel its effects soon, according to a new study. Read More

2025 Iowa Climate Statement: Climate change impacts insurance premiums

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX, THE 15TH ANNUAL CLIMATE STATEMENT SAYS SEVERE WEATHER WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON INSURANCE PREMIUMS FROM HOMEOWNERS TO FARMERS. EXPERTS SAY THE PRICE FOR INSURANCE DUE TO EXTREME ... Read More

Extreme weather events drive up food prices, study shows

Climate change is driving up food prices due to its impact on global temperatures and weather patterns, according to recent research. Read More

Extreme weather events caused more than $100 billion in damage in first half of 2025, report finds

Extreme weather disasters cost more than ever before in the first half of 2025, according to a report from nonprofit group Climate Central. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter has ... Read More

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses

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 ... Read More

Survey: Hurricane season ends, but weather woes push Floridians to move

Although the Atlantic hurricane season has officially ended, Floridians' woes over severe weather and soaring homeowners' insurance costs still linger. A new Florida Atlantic University survey finds ... Read More

Europe’s Extreme Summer Weather Could Cost It Billions

Heat waves and flooding could cost the European Union $50 billion in damage to buildings and crops as well as a loss of productivity, a new study found. By Melissa Eddy Melissa Eddy covers the German ... Read More

Costs of extreme weather: How to stay powered and protected year-round

Extreme weather events can come with a hefty price tag. From power outages and frozen pipes to spoiled food and damaged electronics, the costs of being unprepared can add up quickly. Whether it’s a ... Read More

Extreme weather caused more than $100 billion in damage by June — smashing US records

Since 1980, tropical cyclones have caused more than $1.5 trillion of damage in the U.S. (inflation-adjusted) — more than all other types of extreme events combined — and have caused 7,211 deaths, more ... Read More