The top 20 US counties where big home insurers are dropping customers the fastest
A new Senate report shows where private home insurers are refusing to renew homeowners' policies. California and Florida are among the hardest hit.
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America's home insurance problem is set to intensify
The number of homeowners at risk is growing as private insurers pull back and hike premiums in areas at risk of wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding.
Carbon-removal tech startups like Equatic and Climeworks look to the future of sustainability
Explore how startups like Equatic and Climeworks are advancing carbon removal technologies as they offer innovative solutions like direct air capture.
Burn, baby, burn: why we need more people to start fires
Forest fires are devastating America. I'm helping to start more of them.
The Arctic tundra is changing so fast that it is speeding up the climate crisis, top scientists say
From giant holes in Siberia to legions of beavers in Alaska, the Arctic is changing rapidly and accelerating the climate crisis across the planet.
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Insurers are facing $135 billion of losses after extreme weather events around the world this year
This year marks the fifth consecutive year that insured losses from natural disasters have surpassed $100 billion, the Swiss Re Institute said.
Photos show the impact of climate change on national parks
Photos show climate change impacting national parks from Yellowstone's flooding to warming temperatures in Denali. Wildfires are also causing damage.
Mysterious exploding craters started turning up in Siberia 10 years ago. Scientists say more are likely.
Parts of Siberia's landscape is scarred with massive craters that keep turning up. The cause, according to a recent study, could mean more to come.
Trump is laying the groundwork for his 'drill, baby, drill' agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has talked about rolling back climate rules, along with expanding drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and on federal lands.
Climate Action 15: 2024's top global innovators powering green solutions
Climate Action 15 profiles top founders, global activists, academics, and nonprofit and public-sector leaders tackling climate solutions.
Private jet usage is way up for 2 reasons
The pandemic and new options for flying private led non-commercial flights to soar since 2020.
What caused Spain's deadly flash floods?
A year's worth of rain slammed Spain in just one day, leading to catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 155 people.
Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one
If you're moving to one of these 9 climate-risk states, good home insurance is critical. Here's how to find the best coverage and policies.
Flash floods are a worsening scourge worldwide — here's why
Dozens of people have been killed in the worst flooding to hit Spain in decades. The frequency of such flash flooding is set to increase globally.
Home insurance premiums are projected to skyrocket up to 14% this year in these 13 states as climate change causes an 'insurance crisis'
The combined losses from Hurricane Milon and Helene could add up to $55 billion, according to Moody's RMS.
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Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk
Homes often come with climate risks now, which could affect your insurance and property value over the timeline of a 30-year mortgage.
'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold often sees melted glaciers on his climbs. It's changed the course of his career.
'Free Solo' star Alex Honnold saw the effects of climate change in his climbing career. He started the Honnold Foundation to invest in solar energy.
JD Vance says it's 'bizarre' to reject having children because of climate change concerns: 'That's a very deranged idea'
Vance in an interview with The New York Times Magazine said that the United States has "become almost pathologically anti-child."
Here's how natural disasters are shaping the buy-versus-rent decision in vulnerable states like Florida
Homeowners in high-risk states face rising insurance costs, while renters get significantly less policy support after disasters.
Hurricanes are becoming more frequent, violent, and costly — plus they're hitting jobs and economic growth
Climate change is making hurricanes more common and more powerful, while rising asset values are driving up their financial costs, experts say.