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Climate experts warn as prediction markets expand into weather betting

Online platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are drawing scrutiny from climate experts who say weather and climate bets risk gamifying disasters. A new data deal with the Weather Company underscores the trend.

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Climate experts warn as prediction markets expand into weather betting
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Online platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are drawing scrutiny from climate experts who say weather and climate bets risk gamifying disasters. A new data deal with the Weather Company underscores the trend.

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