NYT
In a Summer of Climate Misery, Businesses Confront the Need to Adapt
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
During the summer of 2026, businesses across multiple sectors reported losses and operational disruptions from heat waves, wildfires, droughts, and storms. Insurance companies, agricultural operations, and energy utilities adjusted capital spending and risk assessments in response to the increased frequency of extreme weather events. Several major corporations announced infrastructure modifications and geographic diversification of operations.
