Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today
Rising Sea Levels and Temperatures Ahead for NYC: Report
New York Observer
By the year 2100, the city is likely to be hotter and rainier, with climbing sea levels putting coastal regions more at risk of floods and storms like deadly Hurricane Sandy.
NT, Qld Prepare for Cyclones
Sky New Australia
At 10am (CST) the storm was about 120km north-northeast of Nhulunbuy Airport and 190km east-northeast of Elcho Island.
This Coast Guard Training Pool Can Simulate a Hurricane
Popular Mechanics
At the Coast Guard’s $25 million rescue-swimmer indoor training center, the water is not fine. That’s the point.
Earthquake Early Warning System Begins Testing in Pacific Northwest
Reuters
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network system will emit a blaring siren and a vocal warning.
Risk Business: What You Need to Read Today
Lancashire Seen as Target as Lloyd’s Consolidation Rolls On
Bloomberg
Lloyd’s of London insurers Lancashire Holdings Plc and Novae Group Plc may be the next in line for takeover offers after Brit Plc became the second U.K. firm within weeks to agree to be acquired.
IAG Profits Soar on Settled Seismic Activity
New Zealand Herald
New Zealand profit from the country’s biggest general insurer, Insurance Australia Group, rose from $92 million to $193 million.
Banks May Win Capital Rule Easing in EU’s Asset-Backed Debt Push
Bloomberg
The European Union is considering loosening banks’ capital rules in a drive to revive its 181 billion-euro ($206 billion) market for asset-backed debt.
Planning for War: A Guide for Businesses
The Conversation
Companies have reawakened to the potential for regional conflicts disrupting their international operations, playing havoc with a fragile global economy and causing chaos in the markets.
