Economic losses from natural disasters fall to $100 bn in first half of 2026: Swiss Re

MechNews newsroom brief · 46d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, a sharp decline from the same period last year.

Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, a sharp decline from the same period last year. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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