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California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump 2.0: California officials are dusting off the playbook that made them a bulwark against ...
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California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump ...
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On the brink: California’s luxe clifftop mansions in peril after record rain: Homeowners in wealthy towns watching anxiously in face of heavy storms that have ...
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On the brink: California’s luxe clifftop mansions in peril after record ...
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The home insurance market is crumbling. These owners are paying the price: The home insurance market is crumbling in New Orleans, leaving Alfredo Herrera with ...
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The home insurance market is crumbling. These owners are paying the price
Quick Glance: Rising Premiums: Challenges in the Home Insurance Market
  • The home insurance market in New Orleans is crumbling, leading to rising premiums. Alfredo Herrera, a local bank employee, faced difficulties after his insurer canceled his coverage. This situation is attributed to climate change and the more frequent and severe weather extremes it causes.

  • Many homeowners in Louisiana and other vulnerable areas have had similar experiences. The increasing insurance costs are due to higher expenses for insurers, including severe storms and higher replacement costs. This results in even homeowners in less risky areas paying higher premiums.

  • In some areas, insurers have stopped issuing policies due to climate change, resulting in limited options for homeowners. Additionally, rising costs for home replacements and challenges in obtaining insurance have led some homeowners to forgo insurance coverage.

  • Rising premiums are burdening homeowners like Diana Troxell in California, who are struggling to cope with significant premium increases. The situation has led to financial difficulties for some homeowners, forcing them to resort to state-supported insurance plans to obtain coverage.
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The groundhog was right: Spring is here ahead of schedule: Spring is surging north after a record-warm winter in the United States.
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The groundhog was right: Spring is here ahead of schedule
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Plan for new California water goals outlined by Gov. Newsom: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released new a plan outlining state goals for improving water ...
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Plan for new California water goals outlined by Gov. Newsom
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Climate change threatens California’s beloved state parks. Here’s how we can save them | Opinion
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Climate change threatens California’s beloved state parks ...
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Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save sequoia trees?
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Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save ...
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Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?: The state water board knows California is facing a hotter, drier future ...
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Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its ...
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California doubles State Water Project allocation : The Department of Water Resources doubled its forecasted allocation from 15% to 30% due to strong winter ...
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California doubles State Water Project allocation
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
  • Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.

  • Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.

  • From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.

  • Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
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Slow EVs that don't kill anyone? Autopia should be everywhere: Remove the noxious fumes from Disneyland's Autopia, and you have a pretty great driving ...
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Slow EVs that don't kill anyone? Autopia should be everywhere
Quick Glance: Electrifying Autopia: Slow EVs That Don't Kill Anyone?
  • Remove harmful fumes from Disneyland's Autopia for an enhanced driving experience.

  • Autopia showcases potential for better car choices and environmentally friendly travel.

  • Disneyland plans to electrify Autopia with slow, fun, and electric vehicles.

  • Suggestions for all-electric cars, solar panels, and an inspiring attraction name.
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Scientists alone can’t win fight against climate change: Chronicle readers also comment on a lawsuit against Stanford, the Israel-Gaza war and Sutter Health.
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Scientists alone can’t win fight against climate change
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California's plentiful snowpack is no reason for celebration: The relationship between snowfall and climate change is not as simple as it might first appear.
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California's plentiful snowpack is no reason for celebration
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What to expect if you’re expecting a plug-in hybrid: Official estimates may oversell the vehicles. Here’s what you should know if you’re considering one.
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What to expect if you’re expecting a plug-in hybrid
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California is a hot spot for a potent, untracked greenhouse gas: Sulfuryl fluoride can last in the atmosphere for around four decades and potentially contribute ...
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California is a hot spot for a potent, untracked greenhouse gas
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Here's why scientists chose Alameda for geoengineering cloud research: The work is the first of it's kind in the U.S. In the Bay Area scientists are ...
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Here's why scientists chose Alameda for geoengineering cloud research
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Extreme Rainfall Set To Break Los Angeles Record: The Californian city is on track to have the wettest two-year period on record, meteorologists say ...
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Extreme Rainfall Set To Break Los Angeles Record
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The winners and losers of the wine industry from climate crisis: Some wine producers will need to relocate to higher altitudes if businesses are to survive ...
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The winners and losers of the wine industry from climate crisis
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Of Life And Lithium - Why The “White Gold” Rush Won’t Save This Planet| Countercurrents
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Of Life And Lithium - Why The “White Gold” Rush Won’t Save This Planet| ...
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California’s Highway 1 road conditions will only get riskier, experts say: Chunk of famed route crumbled into sea causing another closure, and conditions are ...
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California’s Highway 1 road conditions will only get riskier, experts say
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America’s four most polluted national parks are all in one state: The four national parks with the highest ozone levels are all in California ...
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America’s four most polluted national parks are all in one state
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America’s four most polluted national parks are all in one state: The four national parks with the highest ozone levels are all in California ...
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America’s four most polluted national parks are all in one state
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Western states divided on long-term Colorado River plans: Two groups of states in the Colorado River Basin propose competing long-term plans for addressing ...
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Western states divided on long-term Colorado River plans
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U.S. files first criminal charges for smuggling of greenhouse gases: In a first, a California man was arrested and charged with smuggling greenhouses gases into ...
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U.S. files first criminal charges for smuggling of greenhouse gases
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Editorial: Chiquita Canyon Landfill's toxic fumes show the danger of continuing to dump our trash
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Editorial: Chiquita Canyon Landfill's toxic fumes show the danger of ...
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California rolls out permanent water restrictions for cities, towns: State water officials say a new conservation policy will help confront a hotter ...
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California rolls out permanent water restrictions for cities, towns
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A water conservation proposal could kill tree canopies. Regulations need a reboot | Opinion
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A water conservation proposal could kill tree canopies. Regulations need a ...
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Hiltzik: The SEC capitulates on global warming: The SEC was poised to order companies to make full disclosures of their global warming risks ...
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Hiltzik: The SEC capitulates on global warming
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First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.: A California resident faces charges under a 2020 law that seeks to curb powerful planet-warming and ...
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First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.
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Fewer gas stations, drive thrus: Sacramento’s plan to build housing and fight climate change
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Fewer gas stations, drive thrus: Sacramento’s plan to build housing and ...
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Researchers warn of a catastrophic collapse of ocean current: New research warns of a possible collapse in Atlantic Ocean currents due to climate change ...
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Researchers warn of a catastrophic collapse of ocean current