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.

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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Florida man who refused to leave his $1.25 million 'hurricane-proof' home said it was basically unharmed

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A car drives down a flooded highway as a resident wades in the water walking towards a blue house.
A car drives through a neighborhood in Central Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton.

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I spent $1.25 million on a 'hurricane-proof' home in Milton's path. I'm not evacuating.

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Side by side of the housing development of Hunters Point and Hurricane Milton making the tides rise.
The developer of the Hunters Point development near Tampa, Florida, said it is built to withstand extreme weather caused by the climate crisis.

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Owning a home in Florida is a huge gamble. Some people are starting to question whether it's worth it.

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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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Florida homeowners still face an insurance crisis in the wake of Hurricane Helene

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A flooded main street with two trucks driving through the water covered up to the tops of their tires, with stores and businesses on either side that have water up to their front doors
Hurricane Helene caused flooding in Tarpon Springs, Florida, near Tampa.

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A giant hole in Siberia is visible from space and growing rapidly. It might reveal hints about our planet's future.

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The Batagay crater, as seen on Google Earth in satellite data from May.

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Flying is about to become even more miserable

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Jennie Zeiher is a frequent flyer, but she was beginning to distrust the process.

Airport, farm, and fast-food workers rally for better heat protections

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A plane takes off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport during extreme heat.
A plane takes off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on June 05, 2024.

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Turbulence is getting more frequent and more severe. An aviation and climate expert explains why.

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One passenger died and dozens were injured on Singapore Airlines Flight 321.

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