Climate risk is changing where banks lend—before disaster strikes
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Whether buying a home or opening a local business, affordability is no longer the only question people should be asking, says Kristle Romero Cortes, an associate professor. They should also consider what their property might look like in 10 or 20 years.
This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by Phys.org.
The devastating Himalayan glacial floods have raised broader questions about who should bear the costs and responsibility for the impacts of climate-related disasters.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
Global biodiversity loss is occurring at a rapid pace, driven by multiple human-caused factors, including overexploitation, pollution, invasive species and climate change.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
Venice really is sinking. Sort of. The home of gondolas, bridges and canals is built across a collection of islands, and the sediments beneath them are gradually compacting, causing the ground to subside.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
Bank of England governor says central bankers must explain decisions or risk being seen as ‘unrepresentative elite’ The governor of the Bank of England has said the rise of populist politicians presents a serious challenge to independent central banks.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian