# The link between climate change and rising insurance costs

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Podcast: [River to River](https://stenobird.com/podcast/river-to-river-1060576)
Published: 2026-04-25T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A recent Iowa Climate Statement warns that extreme weather is already pushing insurance costs higher for homeowners and farmers. We break down what the data means for the state’s future. (This episode was originally produced in November 2025.)

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