Human-caused climate change is having widespread and significant negative effects on young people's mental health across the country, a new study finds. Why it matters: The study is one of the largest to date to examine how young people are responding to global climate change and government action.

Nationwide, insurance premiums have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to the Insurance Information Institute, an industry group. In Florida, where homeowners already pay among the highest rates in the nation, premiums have soared almost 70 percent, equivalent to $1,332 annually.

Nearly 70% of those surveyed say environmental concerns may affect career choice, and others say it’s a factor in decisions about having children.