Explainer Archives | Page 37 of 69 | The Cool Down

An aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses, streets, and a central pond surrounded by trees.

Business

Florida's private home insurance market has effectively collapsed as hurricane season nears

A dry river and land caused by El Niño.

Outdoors

A record-shattering El Niño may be on the way, and it could test the world's limits

A person using a calculator while working on a laptop surrounded by papers on a wooden desk.

Business

The hidden climate tax already hitting most Americans is about $900 a year

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood featuring winding streets and houses with yards.

Business

A growing share of America is becoming uninsurable as insurers redraw risk maps by ZIP code

People on a bridge avoiding flooding in Central Java, Indonesia.

Outdoors

Seas rise 10 inches above forecasts as scientists warn flood risk is worse than expected

An image of the countries of the world and global trade.

Business

Researchers sound alarm about concerning repercussions of global economy: 'A near mythical status'

The Outer Banks in North Carolina.

Outdoors

Outer Banks homes are falling into the ocean — here's why

A nuclear power plant in an American neighbourhood.

Home

Should you be worried about nuclear reactors in your neighborhood?

A person holds reusable shopping bags while standing in a green, natural setting.

Home

5 plastic bag alternatives tested — here's which one came out on top

A couple relaxes by a river at sunset, seated in camping chairs next to a yellow tent and a white SUV.

Outdoors

Campground reservations are filling up for the summer — here's the top gear to bring on your next trip

A person talking about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Outdoors

How many Sour Patch Kids would it take to fill the entire Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

A street lined with buildings and a mountain in the background.

Business

Decimated ski industry companies team up with environmentalists to lobby for policy changes