What 2025’s Billion-Dollar Disasters Tell Us About Risk in 2026
The United States recorded 23 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025, with an estimated 276 fatalities and $115 billion in damages. That made 2025 the third-highest year on record for billion-dollar disasters, behind only 2023 and 2024. Climate Central’s 2025 review also notes that the past three years now rank highest for annual disaster […]
Wildfire Recovery Costs Keep Rising After the Flames Are Out
Wildfire damage does not stop when the fire is contained. In 2026, survivors are still facing rising recovery costs tied to rebuilding, insurance gaps, and now a newer problem: some settlement payouts may be treated as taxable income. The Associated Press reported on April 20, 2026 that thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire […]
Wildfires Are Burning Longer Into the Night Across the U.S.
Wildfires used to ease up at night. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity often gave firefighters and residents a short break before conditions worsened again the next day. New research suggests that pattern is changing. AP reported this week that the number of hours in North America when weather is favorable for wildfires is now 36% […]