In a year marked by yet more climate-linked storms, hurricanes and droughts, governments and companies were forced to address the financial risks and their exposure to liability. Nowhere was this more apparent than at the U.N. climate conference in Egypt, where countries reached a landmark agreement to set up a fund to help poor countries cope with climate-fueled disaster costs. The COP27 talks did little to address the cause of those disasters or how to cover the costs.

CLIMATE CRISIS PUTS PRESSURE ON INSURANCE COMPANIES

One of the ironies of the green revolution in the automobile industry is the unintended extinction of some of the most popular “gas guzzlers” of recent decades. As car manufacturers move toward electric vehicles and hybridization and away from pure combustion engines, change also comes to their long-standing lineups. From the Acura ILX to the Volkswagen Passat, 2023 will see a variety of models discontinued.

FIND OUT WHICH MODELS ARE DRIVING OFF INTO THE SUNSET 

The U.S. National Parks Service is offering citizens the chance to enjoy America's natural beauty for free in 2023. Five dates will feature free entry to any of its parks for the day, including 63 sites across the country. Some of the most popular national parks include Grand Canyon National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park and more.

CHECK OUT THE FREE DATES TO PLAN YOUR 2023 GETAWAY

What was the first national park? What year did it open, and by whom?

Friday's answer: Taylor Swift (40) surpassed Madonna (38) for the female artist with the most top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift is now second overall on the all-time hits list behind Drake (59).