In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, Congress Must Invest in Rebuilding Strong, Prosperous, and Climate-Resilient Communities ArticleOctober 4, 2024 In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, Congress Must Invest in Rebuilding Strong, Prosperous, and Climate-Resilient Communities The Biden-Harris administration has rapidly mobilized disaster relief aid to Appalachia and other hard-hit areas. Congress must act quickly to deliver the funds required to rebuild communities that can prosper and withstand future climate disasters. Oct 4, 2024 Cathleen Kelly, Christian E. Weller, Natalie Baker
Transparency and Accountability in Insurance: Next Steps on Climate Risk Data Collection ArticleJune 13, 2024 Transparency and Accountability in Insurance: Next Steps on Climate Risk Data Collection The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Federal Insurance Office are collecting data to learn how climate change affects insurance markets, and they should consider these recommended next steps to maximize the effectiveness of this effort. Jun 13, 2024 Lilith Fellowes-Granda
What the U.S. Must Bring to the 2023 U.N. Loss and Damage Negotiations To Address Climate Change Impacts ArticleMarch 20, 2023 What the U.S. Must Bring to the 2023 U.N. Loss and Damage Negotiations To Address Climate Change Impacts The United States must show up to loss and damage discussions this year with solidarity, constructive negotiating positions, and credible finance solutions so that the world can not only address the losses and damages of climate change, but also continue to pursue ambitious climate mitigation goals. Mar 20, 2023 Cassidy Childs
Elections Must Be Secure and Accessible for All in the Wake of Natural Disasters and Events ArticleNovember 4, 2022 Elections Must Be Secure and Accessible for All in the Wake of Natural Disasters and Events Hurricane Ian was just the latest in a series of natural disasters and events that have disrupted elections; it’s past time we make elections climate resistant. Nov 4, 2022 Greta Bedekovics
Hurricane Fiona: 4 Ways the Federal Government Can Help Puerto Rico Rebuild Better ArticleOctober 6, 2022 Hurricane Fiona: 4 Ways the Federal Government Can Help Puerto Rico Rebuild Better Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico, reversing much of the progress made since Hurricane Maria in 2017; yet equitable, sustainable rebuilding and recovery is possible with key federal investments. Oct 6, 2022 Arohi Pathak, Laura Rodriguez, Frances Colón
The Health Care Consequences of Extreme Heat Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg ArticleSeptember 8, 2022 The Health Care Consequences of Extreme Heat Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg Costly, heat-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations are rising as the climate warms, reflecting only a small portion of extreme heat-related consequences. Sep 8, 2022 Jill Rosenthal
U.S. Communities Clobbered by $53 Billion in Extreme Weather and Climate Disasters in 2016 ArticleJanuary 19, 2017 U.S. Communities Clobbered by $53 Billion in Extreme Weather and Climate Disasters in 2016 As extreme weather event damage spikes, the Trump administration has a responsibility to curb U.S. carbon pollution and invest in efforts to strengthen the climate change resilience of U.S. communities. Jan 19, 2017 Miranda Peterson, Cathleen Kelly