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CIRCAD

CIRCAD Personnel Present at NYC Climate Week

CIRCAD's panel addresses the "Science of Risk" at NYC Climate Week.

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Join CIRCAD at New York Climate Week at “The Science of Risk.”

Join CIRCAD during New York Climate Week for a debrief from the CIRCAD Risk and Resilience Summit as leading researchers present four illustrative applied research projects. The event will be September 26, 2024, from 8:30am-10:00am, at 101 Astor Place New York, NY 10003. The “Science of Risk”…

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Duke Experts Join Climate Week NYC to Accelerate Action

At Climate Week NYC (September 22-29, 2024), influential leaders from multiple sectors will exchange ideas and collaborate on plans to accelerate climate action. A delegation of Duke University scholars will help drive dialogue at this annual convening, which drew more than 6,500 attendees last…

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CIRCAD

CIRCAD's Climate Risk & Resilience Summit

CIRCAD's Atlanta summit attracts over 100 attendees.

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Circadian Wisdom Ep. 10 - Stephen Bennett, Chief Scientist @ The Demex Group

On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we interview Stephen Bennett, Chief Scientist at the Demex Group, which focuses on convective storm modeling to support insurance, reinsurance, and brokerage firms. As CIRCAD gears up for its Atlanta summit early next week, we invite you to listen to this long-…

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Duke Impact

Community-Engaged Research Projects Take on Environmental and Climate Justice Issues Close to Home

Four research projects focusing on diverse aspects of climate and environmental justice in the Carolinas have been chosen for funding from The Duke Endowment. These projects will be led by Duke faculty members from Law, Engineering, Nicholas, Divinity and the Nicholas Institute and will leverage…

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STAT News

Duke's Ashley Ward: "Current heat warning systems are woefully inadequate in an age of climate change."

Duke University's Dr. Ashley Ward writes on shortcomings in heat warning systems in a recent article published on STAT News. Dr. Ward discusses the hazards associated with extreme heat, as well as recommendations for warning systems.  Image credit: STAT News, courtesy of Patrick T. Fallon/…

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Duke TODAY

In Flood-Prone Parts of North Carolina, Climate Adaptation Meets the Data Gap

To become more resilient, small towns at risk need better data. Researchers are trying to narrow the gap. Image source: Duke Today, courtesy of Jun Tan.

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Circadian Wisdom Ep. 008 - Reese May, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer @ SBP

On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we feature Reese May, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of SBP. Interviewed by Francis Bouchard, Duke University's Climate Leader in Residence, Reese May discusses the importance of improving flood insurance markets by considering affordability in at-risk…

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Circadian Wisdom Ep. 009 - Noam Rosenthal, Head of Technical Product @ Kettle

On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we interview Dr. Noam Rosenthal, the Head of Technical Product at Kettle, a company specializing in wildfire insurance. Interviewed by CIRCAD's Executive Director, William N. Ferris, Dr. Rosenthal discusses the importance of improving data ecosystems for event…

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Circadian Wisdom Ep. 007 - Jeff Klein, Chief Risk and Strategy Officer, Alloy Capital Partners

We interview Jeff Klein, Chief Risk and Strategy Officer, of Alloy Capital Partners, on his perspective on how we can work with finance to incentivize risk reduction and resilience. In his conversation with CIRCAD's Executive Director, William N. Ferris, Jeff Klein discusses the need for improved…

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Circadian Wisdom Ep. 006 - William N. Ferris, Executive Director @ CIRCAD

On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we feature CIRCAD's Executive Director, Dr. William N. Ferris. Interviewed by Duke University's Climate Leader in Residence Francis Bouchard, Dr. Ferris discusses the need for development of Community-Based Catastrophe Insurance products, or CBCIs, to overcome…

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Circadian Wisdom Ep. 005 - Dale Porfilio, Chief Insurance Officer @ Insurance Information Institute

This episode of Circadian Wisdom features Dale Porfilio, Chief Insurance Officer of the Insurance Information Institute (III). Interviewed by CIRCAD's Executive Director, William N. Ferris, Dale Porfilio discusses the key drivers of climate risk, as understood by III: -Longterm trends in climate…

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CIRCAD's Executive in Residence, Francis Bouchard, J.D. on Insurance and Resilience

Francis Bouchard, J.D., serves as CIRCAD's Executive in Residence, as well as Duke University's Climate Leader in Residence and Managing Director of Climate at Marsh McLennan. Bouchard discusses the role that the insurance sector can play as a champion of climate resilience.

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Circadian Wisdom Ep. 004 - Kathy Baughman McCleod, CEO @ Climate Resilience for All

On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, Kathy Baughman McCleod, CEO of Climate Resilience for All, discusses her views on improving the insurance industry by supporting more equitable outcomes. McCleod details current gender inequities in lived experiences with extreme heat and discusses the role…