Caribbean nations face an increasing threat from super hurricanes, which can cost a significant fraction of their GDP. Climate change is expected to make the strongest hurricanes stronger.

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Europe is being forced to foot an ever-growing bill as damage from weather and climate-related extremes exceeded €44.5 billion in recent years.

‘The trajectory is only up, in terms of insured costs,’ professor of climate risk warns

A study warns that unchecked climate change could lead to a global GDP loss of up to 24% by 2100, affecting all countries, rich and poor.

Is climate action a cost or benefit? The debate is dividing big Australian businesses. But the answer is clear: benefits from action far outweighs the cost.

Extreme rainfall across swathes of China caused over 16 billion yuan ($2.24 billion) in road damage, the transport ministry said on Wednesday, highlighting how climate risks are placing additional pressure on the ailing economy's public purse.

Climate-proofing Australia’s 29 rail networks won’t be easy – but here’s how it can be done.

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