Noelle King: Are there other parts of this country where insurers have said, nah, not worth it? Umar Irfan: This has been a trend that's been going on for a few years in coastal states around the Gulf Coast. Noelle King: Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to climate and disaster-linked events. About 40% of the U.S. population lives in a coastal county.
Two insurance giants will stop issuing new policies for California homes. CalMatters reporter Ben Christopher and Vox’s Umair Irfan say insurers have determined what homeowners refuse to accept: Climate change has made some parts of the country too risky to live in.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Noel King.
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