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Swiss Re Warns Europe of Increasing ‘Soil Subsidence’ from Climate Change

According to a new study from Swiss Re, “Europe is witnessing a dramatic increase in property damage as a result of soil subsidence.” A new loss model developed by Swiss Re and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), …

AIR Analysis Sees Minimal Damage in Mexico from TS Arlene

Dr. Tim Doggett, principal scientist at AIR Worldwide, has analyzed the possible impact of Tropical Storm Arlene, and its heavy rainfall in Central Mexico. He indicated that the “greatest threat for heavy rainfall will be in areas of elevated terrain …

TS Arlene Lashes Central Mexico with Heavy Rains

Large swathes of central Mexico were hit by torrential rains as Arlene, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, touched down near coastal sand barrier Cabo Rojo Thursday. Mexican officials advised communities in the storm’s path to evacuate …