Summary
In the U.S., most items for sale can be insured, but trees are not typically insured like other crops. The article explores why this is the case and discusses the steps needed for trees to receive insurance, particularly as extreme weather becomes more common.
Key Facts
- Trees in the U.S. are generally not insured, unlike most other crops.
- The discussion includes why trees aren't insured.
- The rise in extreme weather events is a factor in reconsidering insurance for trees.
- Other episodes related to this topic are available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- The episode from "The Indicator from Planet Money" explores this issue in detail.
- Fact-checking for the episode was done by Tyler Jones.
- Music for the show was provided by Drop Electric.
