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While skepticism is crucial to scientific inquiry and research, the precautionary principle is ambiguous about the distinction between risk and uncertainty.  One challenge for proponents of the precautionary principle is to clarify when evidence that a harmful event could occur is sufficient to consider it a real possi ...

Climate change denial rejects, disputes or opposes the scientific consensus on climate change.  Climate change denial includes unfounded doubts about the extent of human-induced climate change, its impact on nature and human society, and the potential for human action to adapt to global warming.  Climate change denial ...

Environmental risks present the greatest deterioration in the findings of the Global Risks Perception Survey 2024-2025, which captures insights from over 900 experts worldwide.  Extreme weather events are anticipated to become even more of a concern, with this risk ranked #1 in the 10-year risk list.  Biodiversity loss ...

The misconception that stringent climate policies are too costly is widespread among political decision-makers and the public and an often-used argument by governments for sluggish policy making.  However, the cost argument ignores the long-term economic benefits of policy changes and is build on the decomposition of e ...

Catastrophic losses from extreme weather events are on the rise across the world, severely testing the capital reserves and claims-paying capability of many insurers.  The total damage and economic loss from the Los Angeles fires alone is now estimated to be between $250 billion and $275 billion.  Of this, insurers are ...