13 Natural Disasters That Literally Rewrote Human History

Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to ...

New data shows Australia's extreme weather losses among highest in world

Amid more extreme weather events, parametric insurance — described as a bet on the weather —is on the rise. It is now being ...
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10 Regions Where Natural Disaster Anxiety Is Outpacing Reality

For many people living across various regions of the world, the fear of natural disasters has reached levels that far exceed ...

Experts issue warning on $4.5 billion crisis in home insurance industry: 'Each decade is costlier than the last'

Extreme weather in Australia is costing insurers $4.5 billion annually, a figure that has tripled over three decades, 9 News ...
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Climate disasters are pushing people into homelessness – but there’s a lot we can do about it

This article was developed with the Australian Red Cross and Homelessness Australia, co-facilitators of the Housing, Homelessness and Disasters National Symposium held in Melbourne in 2024. The ...

Federal Labor under pressure over calls to expand Cyclone Reinsurance Pool to cover all natural disasters

A report that recommended making insurance cheaper for millions more Australians has been left to languish for almost a year.

Big map exercise gives community fresh perspectives on staying ahead of disasters

Giant satellite floor maps are helping people prepare for emergencies by showing them a bird's eye view of where threats come from, places of safety and how to navigate their neighbourhood.