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Will climate change make your home uninsurable?

Amy Barnes · TED

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Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate risk advisor Amy Barnes. She reveals why soaring premiums aren't just bad news for homeowners, but also a flashing red signal for the global financial system — and why investing in resilience now could change everything.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED Countdown Summit 2025
Speaker
Amy Barnes
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Earth and environment, Economics
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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