Prayers for the Lahaina, Hawaii Residents

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The recent Lahaina (Hawaii) fire caused about $3.2 billion in insured property losses, according to Karen Clark & Company, a prominent disaster and risk modeling company. 

It said more than 2,200 buildings were damaged or destroyed by flames, with about 3,000 damaged by fire, smoke or both.

We send hope and prayers to all the people in Hawaii who have been impacted by the tragic wildfires.

How Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain

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The impact of the global pandemic on the global supply chain has been widely reported.  But extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories worldwide, and experts warn these climate-induced disruptions will only get worse. 

Learn more about why climate change is a long term problem.