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Senate Democrat draws industry fire for federal reinsurance proposal
California Sen. Adam Schiff introduced legislation aimed at stabilizing state property insurance markets. Insurance groups say it's misguided.
In Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate change
The "green fee," which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, will fund environmental projects, such as beach restoration or the removal of fire-prone grasses.
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly floods in India
Floodwaters rushed down narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in northern India, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market.
France’s biggest wildfire this summer burns area larger than Paris
The fire remained "very active" Wednesday, local officials said. The weather was hot, dry and windy, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the blaze.
Studies tie unrecognized deaths and health to Maui, LA fires
Researchers concluded that in addition to 30 deaths attributed directly to the L.A. blaze, more than 400 others could have been due to interrupted health care.
