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Insurance Firms Harness NOAA Data Amid Climate Crisis

5/21/2025

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Insurance companies are increasingly turning to NOAA data to evaluate disaster risks, revealing the economic toll of climate-related events. In Western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene shattered the idea of climate havens, prompting local officials to emphasize the critical role of NOAA data in enhancing planning and resilience, and shifting public awareness of climate threats.

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Insurance companies are increasingly turning to NOAA data to evaluate disaster risks, revealing the economic toll of climate-related events. In Western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene shattered the idea of climate havens, prompting local officials to emphasize the critical role of NOAA data in enhancing planning and resilience, and shifting public awareness of climate threats.