As the world gets hotter because of human-caused air pollution, disasters are becoming more frequent and severe , including wildfires . California has been hard-hit in that regard, with the recent Los Angeles fires as a particularly devastating example.
Unfortunately, insurers are pulling out of California , ending home insurance policies that have been in place for years or even decades — and the options for homeowners are much more expensive, The Tribune reported .
What’s happening?
The Tribune interviewed two homeowners in San Luis Obispo County, Michele Flom and George Hanna. Both lost their insurance in 2024 — Flom twice. They had to take out more expensive policies.
“I was just shocked,” said Hanna…