Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today
Global and Regional Health Effects of Future Food Production Under Climate Change: a Modelling Study
Lancet
Climate change could kill half a million people globally, and more than a hundred thousand in India over the next 35 years.
Japan Very Nearly Lost Tokyo
New Zealand Herald
Five years after Fukushima, the then prime minister reveals the ‘paper-thin’ margin that stood between his country and an unimaginable future.
Hoping for Tornadoes? South’s Largest Tornado Research Project Underway in Alabama
AL.com
Tornadoes for the last 10 springs have been confirmed in north Alabama, not to mention beyond region.
What Is The ‘Maya Express’ And Will It Cause Flooding U.S. Rains This Week?
Forbes
Significant rainfall totals are projected over Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. With river levels already elevated in this region from previous rains, this type of rainfall could pose a significant flooding threat.
Risk Business: What You Need to Read Today
‘ISLANDS’ Innovate to Confront Natural Disaster
China Post
A project run by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has as objective to create a regional financial mechanism which protects the region against losses incurred due to disasters.
Allstate Starts Rail-Car Venture to Counter Rate Risks
Bloomberg
Allstate CEO Wilson has been boosting wagers on assets including property and timber while he cuts back on bonds.
Old Mutual Says Considering All Options Under Strategic Review
Reuters
Sky News reported on Saturday that Old Mutual was plotting a 9 billion pounds ($12.8 billion) break-up that could trigger a takeover battle for the company’s various operations.
Securis Investment Partners Launches Cat Bond UCITS-Compliant Fund
Opalesque
Securis Investment Partners will launch the Securis Catastrophe Bond Fund, a sub-fund of Northill Global Funds ICAV.
