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Wildfire Risks: Growing threat in high-value areas

Wildfire Risks: Growing threat in high-value areas The risk of wildfires is on the rise, posing a serious threat to high-value real estate in regions such as Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Climate change has significantly contributed to the increased frequency and intensity of wildfires, making them more destructive than ever before. Factors such as prolonged droughts, higher temperatures, […]

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France’s Battle Against Climate Change: Coping with Extreme Weather

France is one of the countries most affected by climate change France is facing a significant challenge as one of the countries most affected by climate change. With cyclonic episodes, floods, extreme heatwaves, and droughts becoming increasingly common, the impact on the country is profound. A recent EU Copernicus report underscores the alarming rise in

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340,000 people living within a 20km range of SEVESO sites in France

340,000 people living within a 20km range of SEVESO sites in France The Seveso Directive stands as a cornerstone of industrial safety across the European Union. Originating from the tragic Seveso disaster in Italy, this series of directives mandates member states to identify and manage industrial sites that pose significant risks of major accidents. With

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The Importance of Risk Analysis in the Insurance Industry

The Importance of Risk Analysis in the Insurance Industry Introduction The importance of risk analysis in the insurance industry cannot be overstated. It serves as the foundation upon which underwriting, pricing, and risk management decisions are made. With the increasing complexity and volume of data, accurate risk analysis has become more critical than ever. Data4Risk,

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ECMWF: The medium-term temperature forecast for summer 2024 in Europe

ECMWF: The medium-term temperature forecast for summer 2024 in Europe The European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has published ominous forecast data for the temperature course of the coming summer in Europe. The graph below shows historical forecasts for each month of May from 2017 to the present for the summer months (June-July-August). The

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Giant hail in France

Giant hail in France was predicted one day before by D4Weather

After a rather quiet June, regarding thunderstorm activity in France, since 6 July 2023 several rounds of severe thunderstorms have affected western Europe.  The most severe thunderstorms so far occurred in central/eastern France on 11 July, producing very large hail, severe wind gusts and flash floods.  The following map shows a screenshot of the D4Weather

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