The research is drawing skepticism. "There's a bazillion other reasons" people don't buy flood insurance, one expert said.

The state's response to July 4 flooding has focused on training requirements for local officials and tighter regulations for summer camps.

The Commerce Department said it will examine demand for turbines and what equipment domestic manufacturers can provide.

Connie Hedegaard says Europe can’t afford to go soft on climate while China races ahead and companies like BP backtrack.

“The central bank should develop climate-informed interest-rate policies that proactively address expected and unexpected climate shocks,” says a study published by the South African Reserve Bank.

The ECB’s plan to apply climate-risk penalties to corporate bonds used as collateral in transactions "lacks ambition," argues one nonprofit.

There are guidelines for moving students to places with air conditioning during extreme heat, but students often have limited options.