The Impact of Climate Change

Climate change and what it means for you and your business.
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Despite all efforts made in terms of climate protection, the advance of climate change is unstoppable according to many scientists. The planet has never been hotter in recorded history and it continues to increase in temperature by just over 1 degree Celsius, or about 2 degrees Fahrenheit on an annual basis, as recorded by NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies. The effects of this increase in temperature are being felt everywhere.

 

Rising temperatures are fueling more frequent and severe natural hazards including longer and hotter heat waves, droughts, more severe wildfires, intense rainfall events, and more powerful hurricanes. The impacts of climate change are far-reaching, harming people and property around the globe.

The Greenhouse Effect – why temperatures are rising

What climate change means for you and your business?

Climate change and extreme weather

While no business is immune to the impacts of climate change, below are resources to help mitigate risk and recover from an event, should one occur.

Wildfires & droughts
The effects of climate change on increasing temperatures, decreased precipitation levels, and decreased soil moisture have increased the fire season and acres at risk.
Extreme cold weather events
Climate change has caused the polar vortex to weaken allowing cold air to spill over and into traditionally warmer regions, leading to unexpected extreme cold temperatures.
Hurricanes, windstorms & floods
The United States has seen unprecedented weather and climate disasters that have been costlier and deadlier in the past five years.
Hail
Due to climate change, hailstorm likelihood has increased, enabling the formation of larger hailstones.
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Climate change and natural hazards resources to protect your business

Learn more about climate change and our resources that can help protect your business.