Molly Wood

climate journalist, investor, host of “Everybody in the Pool” podcast

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State Farm, the largest home insurance provider in the state, will no longer issue new policies. It’s a sign that climate change is upending the economics of housing.

CA’s top home insurer won’t issue new policies due to wildfire risk

State Farm, the largest home insurance provider in the state, will no longer issue new policies. It’s a sign that climate change is upending the economics of housing.

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