Despite mounting losses from climate-induced disasters, insurers continue underwriting fossil fuels. Raising the cost of such policies would help cut emissions and benefit many. Read more
The total cost in climate damages for the country through 2050 could amount to ¥952 trillion if more ambitious action isn’t taken. Read more
At least 90 people were killed in heavy rain across the country after Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in the Izu Peninsula on the night of Oct. 12, 2019. Read more
The number of typhoons appears to be dropping, but the ones that do arrive are also becoming more violent. Read more
The coast guard is racing to locate 19 sailors who had to abandon ship due to bad weather. Read more
Scientists are now able to assess the influence of climate change on particular weather events within weeks or even days. Read more
Yagi smashed into Vietnam at the weekend, bringing a colossal deluge of rain that has inundated a swathe of northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. Read more
Northern areas including industrial hubs that host factories of several export-oriented multinationals are also facing floodwaters, state media has said. Read more
Yagi is the world’s second-most powerful tropical cyclone in 2024 and has already brought strong winds and rain to China and the Philippines. Read more
Yagi killed at least 13 people in the Philippines earlier this week. Read more
