Last Year Was a Record-Breaking Year for High-Tide Flooding. 2019 Probably Will Be, Too.
The East Coast suffered most from high-tide flooding, which can occur even on calm, sunny days, according to new data from the federal government.
How Disaster Warnings Can Get Your Attention
Federal authorities want more effective warnings about life-threatening disasters.
The Rise, Fall, and Possible Rebirth of 100 Resilient Cities
Internal communications shed new light on the Rockefeller Foundation’s decision to stop funding the global climate nonprofit, and hint at what might come next.
If Climate Goals Aren’t Met, Extreme Heat Will Kill Thousands in U.S. Cities
A new report estimates as many as 2,700 heat-related deaths can be prevented in just one city if global temperature rise can be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
As Hurricane Season Begins, ‘Green’ Flood Control Finds Support in Texas
As greater Houston seeks protection from the next Hurricane Harvey, using natural features like prairies and sand dunes to control water is gaining purchase.
Alaska’s Search for Solutions to a Rapidly Changing Reality
COMMENTARY | Climate change poses current threats to the state’s biggest city. The mayor says residents are ready to come up with solutions.
Why Hundreds of Puffins Washed Up Dead on an Alaskan Beach
This latest mass-mortality event is another sign of the Arctic’s rapidly changing climate.
A Very Important Climate Fact That No One Knows
The U.S. actually has a very popular climate policy—it’s on the books in 29 states. But what does it cost?
Low-Income Communities in This City are More at Risk for Disasters
As Portland, Oregon considers ways to mitigate environmental risks for poorer neighborhoods, a simple answer is arising: trees.
A ‘Resilience’ Plan That’s About Much More Than Climate Change
The District of Columbia’s first ever resilience strategy focuses on areas ranging from flooding to affordable housing.
Requiring Buildings Become Eco-Friendly, From the Top Down
The New York City Council passed a bill that would mandate green roof space on all new and some renovated buildings.
New York City Leaders Launch Ambitious Climate Plan
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Indiana Chamber rebuffs newly registered coal lobbyist Scott Pruitt ... Hurricane-recovering Florida Panhandle braces for wildfires ... Tennessee considers plan to fit school buses with traffic cameras.
States Move to Crack Down on Air Conditioners’ Pollutants
A handful of states are beginning to look at the how they can phase out hydrofluorocarbons, focusing initially on large, commercial refrigeration units.
‘Clean Energy’ Transition Promises Wide Range of Well Paid Jobs, Study Finds
The findings come amid debate about the "Green New Deal."
The Uncertain Future of D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms
The cherry trees at the Tidal Basin look beautiful, but daily flooding at high tide and crumbling infrastructure are threatening their survival.
America’s Management of Urban Forests Has Room for Improvement
A new survey finds that urban forests could benefit from better data on climate change and pests and a focus on social equity.
Climate Change Warming Great Lakes Region Faster, a New Report Says
Experts say accelerating renewable energy development, energy efficiency programs and electric vehicle adoption is critical in the Midwest.
America Cares About Climate Change Again
For the first time in years, a broad spectrum of climate advocates is playing offense.
There Really, Really Isn’t a Silver Bullet for Climate Change
Nuclear power might be part of a Green New Deal, but it can’t meet all U.S. energy needs.
Why Americans Might Never Notice Climate Change’s Hotter Weather
A person fretting about a “scorching” day might find the same temperature unremarkable within five years, a new study finds.
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