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The Palisades Fire is the first big test for California's new home insurance scheme

Corporate Knights

Following a rash of historic wildfires in 2017 and 2018 , insurance companies have fled the state , dropped tens of thousands of customers in flammable areas, and raised prices by double-digit percentages. A requirement to expand insurance coverage Until recently, elected officials have taken few major steps to address the crisis.

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How HP Inc. uses sustainability to drive commercial sales

GreenBiz

It first started trumpeting this information in 2018. For the past two fiscal years, HP Inc. has generated more than $1 billion in commercial business tied directly to sustainability considerations.

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Setting the perfect stage for wildfires in the Western US

GreenBiz

In California, the 2017 and 2018 wildfire seasons were massive, deadly, and costly.

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Ziggy Switkowski and another big nuclear back-flip

Renew Economy

In 2018, Ziggy Switkowski said the "window for gigawatt-scale nuclear has closed." Now he is defending the Coalition's uncosted nuclear plan. The post Ziggy Switkowski and another big nuclear back-flip appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus is back

GreenBiz

After quietly dissipating in 2018, the bipartisan congressional committee is back and ready to reach across the aisle in regards to climate policy.

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How to put corporate capital behind climate commitments

GreenBiz

The number of companies with science-based emissions reduction goals grew 500 percent since 2018, but corporate finance supporting those goals is only increasing 5 percent annually.

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One Year Since the YOG Gangwon 2024: Celebrating Youth, Sport and Culture

3BL Media

Taking advantage of the winter sports legacy created by PyeongChang 2018, the organisers made use of 7 out of 12 venues from the Olympic Winter Games. The Dream Programme, a legacy initiative from PyeongChang 2018, plays an important role in bolstering sports participation and ensuring accessibility for all.