After one of the worst Atlantic hurricane seasons in history, the worlds biggest insurers say the industry needs to get its act together if it wants to survive climate change.
Earth experienced its hottest half-decade on record between 2011 and 2015 and the floods, droughts and storms unleashed by rising temperatures are likely only a prelude to new weather extremes.
Marathon runners, swimmers, volleyball players and even soccer referees will succumb to extreme heat and lose concentration during the games, according to a new report.
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