These US states want polluters to pay for the rising insurance costs of climate disasters

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Dharna NoorFebruary 8, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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California, Hawaii, and New York are considering legislation to allow their attorneys general to sue major polluters for the rising costs of home insurance due to climate disasters. The proposed measures aim to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for extreme weather events that have driven up insurance premiums. California residents, for example, have faced significant premium increases and non-renewals after devastating wildfires. Similarly, New York has seen a statewide increase in insurance rates, with some areas experiencing even greater surges. Hawaii has also experienced an insurance crisis due to floods, hurricanes, and fires, including the devastating Maui blazes of 2023.

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California

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