Axios

State Farm says it's no longer accepting homeowner insurance applications in California due to "historic increases in construction costs outpacing inflation" and "rapidly growing catastrophe exposure" to extreme weather events like wildfires.

Why it matters: Multiple studies show climate change is influencing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, increasing the risk of wildfires and also the proportion of storms that reach major hurricane status of Category 3 or above.

Misinformation and disinformation are diminishing public trust in science and becoming an existential threat to the planet, researchers warned this week.

The big picture: False information about vaccines and climate change — runs rampant on social media, where Americans are increasingly getting their news and information.