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Jul 26, 2026
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On prediction markets, people are betting big money on climate disasters
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On prediction markets, people are betting big money on climate disasters
DANIELLE GROEN
ONLINE CULTURE REPORTER
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
UPDATED 30 MINUTES AGO
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When heavy smoke from Ontario's wildfires drifted down south people on Polymarket placed their bets on when New York’s dangerous air quality would improve, wagering nearly US$54,000 in three days.
EDUARDO MUNOZ/REUTERS
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