Climate change is exposing a “protection gap” for Americans seeking insurance against property losses. This gap could spell trouble for U.S. house prices and the wider economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Penny Liao, an economist and fellow at the think tank Resources for the Future, about the climate risk facing homeowners. Plus, we hear how people in Florida are coping in the aftermath of hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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