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Smoke sits over a pine forest, indicating a wildfire

Market Data + Trends

More Than 2.6 Million Homes Face the Risk of Wildfire Damage

Data show 14 states have homes that are at moderate to high risk of fire damage, with a potential reconstruction cost of $1.3 trillion

Insurance

Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Insurance Solutions for Homeowners

As natural disasters become more common, could a nationwide federal approach be the answer?

Government + Policy

Data Show Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on Clean Energy Upgrades

A report from the Treasury Department details how households are taking advantage of tax incentives offered through the IRA

Street in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. flooded from hurricane

Environmental

Considering Climate Threats Could Save Homeowners Financially

Despite the effects of climate change, people are still choosing to move to at-risk locations

Government + Policy

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Decision, Shifting Power Away From Federal Agencies

The 40-year-old decision faced opposition from conservative and business interests, while environmental groups argued in its favor

View of U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

Environmental

Luxury Housing Markets Are Losing Value Fast Due to Climate Change

A home listed in Nantucket, Mass., for $2 million sold for just $600,000 earlier this year due to sea level rise in the region

View of Dana Point, Calif. and Pacific Ocean

Sustainability

Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement

Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California

Aerial view of industrial-scale cement plant

Lighting

4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures

As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association

Light pollution shown in aerial nighttime view of a city and suburbs

Business Management

WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update

Bunch of question marks floating in water symbolizes confusion about WOTUS ruling

Energy Efficiency

Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency

New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis

Blue house with solar panels on the roof is more energy efficient

Manufacturers + Suppliers

Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery From Maui Wildfires

Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster relief efforts on Maui with a $100,000 donation

Relief worker holding the hand of a Maui native affected by the wildfires

Environmental

Home Insurance Is Feeling the Effects of the Climate Crisis

Climate change is causing some home insurance companies to up their rates or entirely pull out of at-risk states

Aerial view of flooding around Florida houses after Hurricane Ian

Innovation

University of Michigan Researchers Unveil Sustainable 3D Printing Material

Researchers from the Digital Architecture Research & Technology Laboratory at Michigan State University have developed an eco-friendly 3D printing material made from sawdust

DART researchers next to tower constructed using biodegradable sawdust material

Environmental

How a Climate Crisis Is Affecting Housing Affordability

Climate emergencies caused an estimated $57 billion in damage in 2021, and as Americans continue to rebuild from extreme weather events, housing is getting more expensive

Maui, Hawaii, brush fire aerial view with billowing smoke

More Than 2.6 Million Homes Face the Risk of Wildfire Damage

Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Insurance Solutions for Homeowners

Data Show Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on Clean Energy Upgrades

Considering Climate Threats Could Save Homeowners Financially

These Are the Best Markets for Buyers and Sellers Right Now

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs