Cover Story - Atmospheric warming and climate change: The weather machine is running in top gear
Source: Asia Insurance Review | Feb 2009
With temperatures rising due to greenhouse gases resulting in increased evaporation into the atmosphere, the weather machine is seen to be running in “top gear” bringing about intense severe weather events. Professor Peter Höppe, Head of Munich Re’s Georisk Research department, notes the increased number and severity of such events and explains why a climate agreement is urgently needed. He also shares what Munich Re is doing with regard to this issue as it participates in international events to push for more green actions as well as offers new coverage concepts and innovative insurance products to protect the people.
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