Impacts of climate change on global agriculture accounting for adaptation
Climate change threatens global food systems, but the extent to which adaptation will reduce losses remains unknown and controversial.
War, Inflation and Now Drought Are Hitting Global Food Supplies
Extreme weather is ravaging arabica harvests in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, turning a cup of joe into something of a luxury item.
How Droughts In Brazil Affect Your Morning Cup of Joe
Extreme weather is ravaging arabica harvests in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, turning a cup of joe into something of a luxury item.
Coffee Prices Are Soaring; It Will Just Get More Expensive
As the price of beans hits record highs, coffee is about to get way more expensive — and mediocre.
Plans to Scale Back Biden's Climate Law still on Latta's Agenda
House Republican Rep. Bob Latta claims his focus is on ensuring a balanced, future-focused energy policy, balancing economic needs and political realities while meauring potential approaches to Inflation Reduction Act rollbacks.
Senators seek answers on EPA effort to claw back $20 billion in climate funds
Brookings investigates why homeowners’ insurance premiums are rising, what role climate change is playing, and how policymakers might respond.
How is climate change impacting home insurance markets?
Brookings investigates why homeowners’ insurance premiums are rising, what role climate change is playing, and how policymakers might respond.
Opinion: Forget the billions. How much will climate change really cost your family?
More than half of U.S. adults say they have incurred costs due to an extreme weather event over the past 10 years
Climate impacts in the U.S. are ‘far-reaching and worsening,’ federal report finds
The federal government’s National Climate Assessment says the U.S. economy, environment and public health face deepening threats as the world grows hotter.
Natural Disasters Led to $250 Billion in Global Losses Last Year
Extreme storms and other natural disasters cost the world about $250 billion of losses last year, with less than half that amount actually covered by insurers.
Why the cost of chocolate will keep rising
Speculation, climate change and under-investment are combining to push up the price of the confection.
Record Rainfall Spoils Crops in China, Rattling Its Leaders
Some vegetables cost more than they have in five years. Top Chinese officials have made a point of showing that they’re doing something about it.
Heat Waves and Droughts Are a Bonanza for Junk Food Companies
The surprising effect of climate change: were eating more junk food
As Insurers Around the U.S. Bleed Cash From Climate Shocks, Homeowners Lose
Insurers are losing money around the country. It means higher rates and, sometimes, cancellation notices.
Opinion: Food as You Know It Is About to Change
David Wallace-Wells explores why our food supply is more fragile than you might think.
After Losing Crops to Drought, Sicily Fears Losing Tourism, Too
Parts of southern Italy are experiencing generational level droughts. Authorities say they are working to at least save tourism.