Climate Action 15: 2024's top global innovators powering green solutions

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The climate crisis is having profound effects across the globe, from more intense heat waves and drought to catastrophic floods and wildfires.

Private jet usage is way up for 2 reasons

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Private jets are seen on the tarmac at Friedman Memorial Airport during the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in Idaho.

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Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk

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Houses in a small beach resort in southeast St. Johns County, Florida.

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'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold often sees melted glaciers on his climbs. It's changed the course of his career.

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'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold.
'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold.

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JD Vance says it's 'bizarre' to reject having children because of climate change concerns: 'That's a very deranged idea'

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Ohio Sen. JD Vance speaks at a rally in Michigan.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance is critical of the idea of not having children due to concerns over climate change.

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Hurricanes are becoming more frequent, violent, and costly — plus they're hitting jobs and economic growth

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An aerial shot of hurricane damage in Florida.
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

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FEMA was strapped for cash even before America's hurricane double whammy

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Debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina piled up in local waterways after Hurricane Helene on September 28.
Debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina piled up in local waterways after Hurricane Helene struck the region on September 28.

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Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.

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Hurricane Milton is nearly on top of Florida in this satellite image taken Wednesday morning.

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Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.

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A van sinks in Hurricane Helene
Harris and Trump's records on responding to natural disasters offer clues on how they'd react as president.

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Disney World is shutting down as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

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Disney World will close early because of Hurricane Milton. Just last week the amusement park experienced poor weather from Hurricane Helene.

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