Technology/Science
Wildfires in Europe: ‘Climate Change Affects Everyone’
Authorities across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring temperatures that scientists ...
How Electric Vehicle Weights, Stopping Distances Impact Auto Claims
Consumers in the U.S. are rapidly adapting to electric vehicles, a shift away from the internal combustion engine that may change auto insurance claim characteristics. CCC Intelligent Solutions said ...
Despite Growing Pressures, Most Cyber Insurers Won’t Exit: Survey
The cyber insurance sector has been tested recently with growing ransomware attacks, rising premiums, and more sophisticated threat actors, but that isn't necessarily scaring insurers away, according ...
More Atlantic Hurricanes Coming: Blame Lingering La Nina
La Nina will probably stick around for at least several more months, potentially leading to more hurricanes and tropical storms across the Atlantic during the heart of the season. There's now a 62 ...
How Nuclear War Would Affect the World: Simulation Study
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern nuclear detonations impact the world today? A new study published in early July provides ...
How They Rank: Are High-Emitting Nations Liable for Climate Harms?
Scientists, officials and activists have long called out the inequity in national histories on greenhouse gas emissions with rich nations benefiting and poor ones hurting from global warming, and now ...
‘BazarCall’ Phishing Email Diverts Victims to Call Center: CFC
CFC, a specialist provider in the cyber insurance market, delivered a warning about an emerging method of ransomware attack targeting small businesses. According to CFC's in-house cyber threat ...
Disaster Report: Quake-Triggered Tsunami Would Hit Seattle In Minutes
A study published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources last week shows a tsunami triggered by a major earthquake beneath Puget Sound would arrive at Seattle shores sooner and reach ...