Currently in Boston — October 17, 2023: More Sunshine Developing

The weather, currently.

After an unsettled day things will calm down a bit for Tuesday. A storm which brought us clouds and some showers will slowly exit the area and sunshine and clouds will dominate Tuesday. Look for highs around 60. I can’t rule out a shower tomorrow.

On Wednesday it is sunnier, but still a risk for a passing sprinkle. Highs will be in the lower 60s. Thursday is the nicest day this week with highs in the 60s and plenty of sunshine. A storm likely brings clouds back Friday, but rain will not arrive until the evening or overnight. Saturday will be wet at times before clearing Sunday.

— Dave Epstein

What you need to know, currently.

Grist released the latest story in their series — “Uninsured” — which delves into how the climate crisis destabilizes the global insurance market.

The latest installment focuses on how extreme weather and climate change are impacting farmer’s crops and their wallets.

According to reporter Lois Parshley, severe weather cost farmers in the U.S. around $22 billion last year, however only half of that was covered by insurance.

This destabilization impacts farmers, their families, and global food security.

The entire series is worth a read.

In brighter news, last week was Fat Bear Week, the annual competition to find the brown bear at Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska who “best exemplifies fatness.”

If you weren't making a bracket and following closely, what were you doing?

Here’s a photo of this year’s winner, Grazer, who was crowned last Tuesday, just in case you missed it:

— Abbie Veitch

What you can do, currently.

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