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Weather events: Expensive picture of extreme climate

By Sarah Murray

Published: April 17 2009 16:46 | Last updated: April 17 2009 16:46

Images of the aftermath of the violent wind storms and tornadoes that swept across several US states this spring serve as a reminder of the damage wreaked by extreme weather events.

But while changing patterns are prompting many businesses to shore up their operations and facilities, many have yet to address longer term climate-related risks.

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