Nebraska wonders which is riskier: The fires it starts, or the fires it fights
Fires have burned nearly a million acres in Nebraska this year. Are even more the solution?
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The surprising climate fix that Democrats and Republicans both love
Politicians across the spectrum want more housing. Apartments are a great answer, because they also slash carbon emissions in a…
Energy bills keep rising. These candidates in Georgia say they can help.
Ten candidates are vying for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in the May 19 primary. Early voting is already…
Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves
Gardeners across the country are flocking to climate-resilient native plants as concerns about extreme heat, flooding, and…
Alex Honnold: 'You just see how much it matters'
Climber Alex Honnold is best-known for his daring feats, recently scaling Taiwan’s Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix, but he’s…
Climate change is driving a tick boom. MAHA is blaming Bill Gates.
Where experts see climate change, others see the designs of a global cabal.
The Brazilian government keeps giving out mining licenses in the Amazon – in…
An InfoAmazonia investigation found patterns of illegal gold laundering in the Tapajós River basin in Pará state, where…
The EPA wants to shift monitoring of toxic coal ash to states
The move comes at a time when many state environmental budgets have been slashed.
Report: Nevada's lithium boom comes at the expense of Indigenous rights
As demand for critical minerals surges, Indigenous leaders and Amnesty International say mining is advancing without tribal…
How climate change could help hantavirus find more hosts
Experts say extreme weather is boosting the odds that the pathogens carried by rodents will spill over into human populations.
New Orleans wants to fix its Mardi Gras mess. So why is the trash pile still…
This year's Carnival resulted in a record 1.4 tons of beads, beer cans, and other trash. It's the weight of more than 1 million…
This summer, the American water crisis becomes real
Concerns over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River…
In coal country, black lung surges as federal protections stall
While the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering…
The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think
Scientists have discovered technology with a remarkable ability to prevent extreme heat in cities. It's called a tree.
Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed.
The U.S. has threatened countries supporting the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. A slim majority of nations…
How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions
New research shows every $1 the U.S. Forest Service spent to minimize wildfire risk prevented nearly $4 in damages.
Forty-Seven Vacant Floors of Ur
Climate fiction: On the empty 47th floor, the third-to-last user experience writer in Silicon Valley makes a decision.
Close calls at Michigan's dams are a climate warning to America
Record flooding pushed Michigan's dams to the brink of disaster. It showed just how unprepared U.S. infrastructure is for a…
Rural North Carolina fights back against PFAS contamination
A North Carolina nonprofit is taking on “forever chemicals” in rural communities.
‘Keystone Light’: These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial…
The Trump administration is rushing to approve a 650-mile pipeline to bring oil from Canada’s tar sands into the U.S.
The uncertain future of the UN's leading voice on Indigenous rights
The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is facing questions about its effectiveness amid a broader U.N. budget crisis.
Democrats used to back energy-saving plans. Now they're wavering.
Utility bills are rising. So why are politicians from both parties targeting measures that have saved Americans trillions of…
Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes?
As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using elaborate drills to expose weaknesses before a real…
American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters
Ultraefficient heat pumps need to replace more than gas furnaces. They have to replace inefficient space heaters as well.
California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their…
A proposed data center in the Imperial Valley would need 750,000 gallons of water a day. Satisfying the thirst of 24 more…
Two months in, the Iran war has changed the global energy system forever
The conflict may be the beginning of the end of fossil fuel dominance.
While Zach Galifianakis finds peace in gardening, I'm at war with raccoons
Take it from the comedian and actor: “We should all know how to garden. It’s a better hobby than jetskiing.”
Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes.
The state is straining to cope with electricity demand from data centers. Governor Abigail Spanberger thinks rejoining RGGI will…
The SEC tried to silence activist investors. Now they're fighting back.
Small investors, shut out of an SEC communication platform called EDGAR, built their own. They call it POE and say it will…
Trump’s plan for ultrafast meat processing would be a disaster for workers and…
Labor organizers, environmental advocates, and economists agree: This is a bad idea.
One night a year, humans command this march of frogs and salamanders
The first warm, wet spring night draws amphibians from the woods, bearing evidence of threats from warming winters, drying pools,…
The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities
To adapt to a rapidly warming world, metropolises are looking to green roofs, which boost biodiversity and reduce temperatures…
How deep-red Utah helped launch a portable plug-in solar movement
Since Utah passed a law letting residents plug solar systems into their home outlets, 30 more states have drafted similar bills.
The state of solar: Despite partisan rhetoric, the industry is still booming
Solar power is cheap, fast, and in demand as data centers consume more and more electricity.
This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens
We’re in a perilous moment for water. But the Church Sampler is one of the many devices scientists can use help us make better…
What’s behind your eye-popping power bill? We broke it down, region by region.
The culprit depends on where you live — but it’s probably not data centers (yet).
Alaska's $44 billion bet on natural gas
No-bid deals, undisclosed contracts, and millions already spent: Inside the wild story of the Alaska gas pipeline that will not…
They survived the hurricane. Their insurance company didn't.
Hurricane Ida revealed a fragile insurance industry ill-prepared for the consequences of climate change. More than four years…
How Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA flood recovery funds
As the federal government pushes more disaster recovery responsibilities onto states, they are "sitting ducks" for contractors.
Trump raised $8 million for Hurricane Helene survivors. Where did it all go?
On a dusty, warm day last October, nearly a month after Hurricane Helene tore across the southeastern United States, Donald Trump…
How to track disaster spending in your community
As rising global temperatures fuel more intense weather, and disaster recovery budgets skyrocket, this accountability work has…
First came the wildfire. Then came the scams.
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, so too have post-disaster contractor scams like excessive billing and shoddy repairs.
Scams are rampant after natural disasters. Here’s how to protect yourself.
To ensure you're working with reliable and trustworthy contractors, ask these questions first.
Disasters destroyed their homes. Then the real estate ‘vultures’ swooped in.
"We buy homes" companies are procuring disaster-damaged properties for cheap. Survivors say they're taking advantage of tragedy.
Chicago’s lead pipe crisis, mapped
Here's what the data reveals about who's most at risk.
A look at the growing ‘disaster economy’ turning crisis into cash
Disasters are big business. These charts show just how big.