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| | NPR is dedicating this entire week to stories and conversations about the search for climate solutions for living and building on a hotter planet and how climate change affects decisions on where and how people live. |
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Home insurance premiums across the U.S. jumped by an average of 24% in recent years, partly because climate change is driving more intense storms, floods and wildfires, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Insurers and banks have become cautious, backing away from some of the most vulnerable areas, such as coastal communities and regions prone to wildfires. As these insurers drop customers living in high-risk areas, Americans have been pushed into expensive state-run plans with limited coverage. Homeowners who have lost their insurance struggle to rebuild or move after disasters. One effective way to reduce insurance costs is for homeowners and communities to invest in protective measures against storms and fires, such as installing fortified roofs and thinning forest vegetation. Here's what you need to know about the state of America's fragile insurance markets and the efforts being made to fix them.
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| | Khaby Lame, known for his hilariously silent persona on TikTok, was detained last week by immigration officers, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Officials stated that he was permitted to leave the U.S. after overstaying his visa. |
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| | Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group, according to a Pew Research Center study based on measuring the changes in the global religious population between 2010 and 2020. Here’s which group came in second. |
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