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Total losses from natural disasters across Asia-Pacific last year totaled $73 billion, yet just $9 billion was insured, according to Munich Re.

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Around 1.3 million people across southern Africa were affected by this month’s floods, The World Health Organization said.

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Malaysia may soon consider an SAF mandate, the latest policy in Southeast Asia’s tentative embrace of green aviation.

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A witness said it headed into picturesque Lafayette Park, which features two tennis courts, a children’s playground, and an off-leash dog area.

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Economist Jacob Fooks says most estimates suggest severe weather events can cut GDP by 0.5% to 2% annually — $150 billion to $600 billion.

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Intense events do not necessarily change in the same way as average events. It appears that the most intense winter storms may be becoming more intense.

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