Extreme weather: What are the different types and the causes? | World ...
Apr 11, 2022 · The climate crisis is making extreme weather more frequent and severe. There are two main types of extreme weather – what are they and what causes them?
Where extreme weather is now 'normal' and other top climate news ...
Jul 15, 2025 · Top nature and climate stories: UK weather extremes 'becoming the norm'; Dust storms affecting millions; G20 financial stability watchdog delivers climate risk plan.
Climate events have cost $162b in 2025. Insurance covered most
Aug 8, 2025 · This means that for the first time, a majority of weather-related losses were absorbed by insurers rather than borne entirely by governments, businesses or individuals. It reflects a growing …
These are the top 3 global climate risks we face globally | World ...
Jan 11, 2024 · In its annual Global Risk Report, the World Economic Forum named 3 key climate risks as top global challenges: urgent action is needed to combat them. Extreme weather events, critical …
Costs for climate disasters to reach $145 billion in 2025
May 7, 2025 · This weekly round-up contains the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate news: Insured loses from extreme weather to reach $145 billion in 2025; India …
Extreme weather: How can we improve Early Warning Systems?
Feb 28, 2025 · With extreme weather events ramping up, discover how Early Warning Systems for tsunamis, floods and other natural catastrophes can help us better predict them.
This is what the climate crisis is costing economies around the world
Nov 29, 2023 · The economic toll of extreme weather has grown substantially, according to a World Meteorological Organization report. Extreme weather events and climate-related disasters have …
How to make electricity systems resilient to climate risks
Jul 15, 2021 · Recent extreme weather events across the globe highlight the energy security risks that climate change brings; From heatwaves to droughts, these challenges highlight the urgent need for …
Extreme heat: What to know about this climate risk
Jul 30, 2025 · Extreme heat causes almost half a million deaths annually, dubbed a 'silent killer'. Here's what to know about the significant risks it poses and the solutions available to us.
Insuring extreme heat: navigating risks in a warming world
Jan 17, 2025 · Among the many climate risks reshaping the world, extreme heat may pose the most profound threat to human health, infrastructure and economic stability.