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You cannot ignore the rising number of natural disasters. The U.S. has had almost double the number of $1-billion-damage-costing disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts, and more) in the last 12 years compared to the previous 15. Yes, people are living closer to coasts, but the warming atmosphere is definitely having an intense financial effect. Click…

Mischa Reuben

Nov 28, 2012

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