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Hurricanes have long dominated efforts to make the power system more resilient to extreme weather . But America's energy buildout is running into growing risks from severe thunderstorms. Why it matters: New energy infrastructure and data centers are being built in harm's way as severe weather risks shift , leaving more for developers and insurers to lose when storms hit. Driving the news: Severe thunderstorms account for 40% of modeled global insured catastrophe risk, compared with 27% for hurricanes , according to analysis from risk analytics firm Verisk. The U.S. accounts for $117 billion, or 68%, of Verisk's modeled global insured catastrophe losses . Threat level: A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, potentially creating more favorable conditions for powerful thunderstorms. But the effects of climate change on severe storms are complicated. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research scientist Harold Brooks told Axios that other atmospheric conditions needed for
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