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Fire disasters take their place alongside hurricanes as ‘major perils’
President maintains position on climate change during tour of worst affected areas
Residents told to stay indoors with air quality worse than New Delhi
Hurricanes, algae blooms and wildfires prompt some Republicans to move left
Officials warn high winds on Monday will fuel blazes and make containment difficult
This year set to be one of the worst in past decade for natural catastrophes
Electrical infrastructure is vulnerable to cyber attack and extreme weather
Uneconomical to protect about 1,600km of coast, climate report finds
Focus comes amid fears over the future of London’s insurance industry
Spate of storms, wildfires and other disasters set to prove costly for reinsurers
‘Extremely dangerous’ storm tilts northwards towards Florida and Gulf coast
Government says death toll is set to rise further above 800
More fatalities expected as rescuers have yet to reach the town by the epicentre of earthquake
Plight of victims becomes politically charged as death toll rises and floods worsen
Storm surges and flying debris cause huge damage in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai shut down as Mangkhut makes landfall in China mainland
Continued rainfall and rising water levels raises the danger for local population
Catastrophic flooding displaces thousands across North and South Carolina
Hundreds of thousands without power amid warnings of ‘catastrophic’ flooding
Deadly wildfires have sharpened the focus on plantings to mitigate the risks
