Two data points reinforce the big lesson from 2023: The impact and cost of climate change is becoming hard to ignore.
Climate Change
Climate change is a gradual change in global climate due to human activities, primarily burning fossil fuels. It leads to rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and ecosystem disruptions. Addressing climate change is crucial because it poses risks to environmental sustainability, human health, food security, and economic stability. Mitigating its effects and adapting to changes are essential for the well-being of all life on Earth.
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Real Estate and Climate Risk
Real estate sits at the heart of the American economy. It also faces rising risk from flooding and wildfires alters the economics of real estate in some regions. As climate change advances, analysts say it is likely to drive shifts in the valuation of properties, as well as the cost to insure them.
The Climate Pivot
Climate will be the big story of the next several decades. New weather patterns are disrupting how and where we live and work, creating a new sense of urgency about climate risk.