Climate Change
The U.S. Needs to Address Its Climate Migration Problem
With rising seas threatening coastal communities, federal watchdog warns the government’s scattershot approach needs revising
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Climate Change
Chicago Learned Climate Lessons from Its Deadly 1995 Heat Wave
The city was initially slow to change after the disaster killed 739 people, but is now a model for heat preparedness
Environment
Warming Could Lower One Barrier to Invasive Fish Reaching Great Lakes
Mussels in the lakes, themselves invasive species, may not be able to outcompete Asian carp for food, as previously thought
Climate Change
Wireless Technology Could Help Climate-Proof the Internet
Such a system could bypass the fiber-optic cables that can be severed when storms down utility poles
Environment
FEMA Flood Maps Miss Risk to Millions of Homes
The new analysis could help property owners, municipalities and financial institutions better prepare for future inundation
Engineering
Green Infrastructure Can Be Cheaper, More Effective than Dams
A new report advocates for governments to increase funding for projects like floodplain restoration
Policy
Minneapolis Launched a Groundbreaking Climate Plan, But Left Minorities Out
Experts and affected communities say environmental justice must be a key component of efforts to address climate change
Climate Change
Climate Change Threatens the Ancient Wild Rice Traditions of the Ojibwe
Yields of native wild rice have shrunk due to temperature rise, shoreline erosion and other environmental problems
Agriculture
Farmers Must Adapt as U.S. Corn Belt Shifts Northward
As the climate changes, so will the prime area for growing corn and soy in the Midwest
Climate Change
Torrent Breaks Michigan Dam and Reveals Climate Risks
The rising odds of extreme weather are putting strain on aging infrastructure
Computing
This App Shows Storm Surge Damage Before Flooding Begins
With floods maps often outdated, augmented reality may help homeowners better understand the risk of inundation
Climate Change
Millions More Americans Will Face Climate Disasters with Warming
The population exposed to one or more extreme weather events each year could more than double by mid-century
Climate Change
Climate Adaptation Risks Displacing Vulnerable Communities, If Not Done Right
Resilience measures to deal with flooding and other climate impacts must be balanced with issues like affordable housing
Environment
Portions of Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Are Most Endangered in U.S.
Climate change and poor floodplain management have imperiled nearby communities, a nonprofit report says
Public Health
Denser Cities Could Spare Climate but Also Increase Virus Transmission
Though urban living has a smaller carbon footprint, it can make social distancing more difficult
Policy
Racial Inequalities in Housing Extend to Flood Buyout Programs
Whiter, wealthier communities disproportionately benefit from government programs to purchase flood-damaged homes
Climate Change
Miami Is the “Most Vulnerable” Coastal City Worldwide
In the next two decades, sea-level rise, storm surge and winds will chew away at Florida’s $1-trillion economy, a new report warns
Climate Change
Past Racist “Redlining” Practices Increased Climate Burden on Minority Neighborhoods
Such areas face a disproportionate risk of heat-related impacts and exposure to air pollution
Environment
Chicago Takes a Beating as Lake Levels Surge
High water and 12-foot waves are eroding shorelines on Lake Michigan
Climate Change
Pay More Attention to Climate Perils People with Disabilities Face, Experts Warn
Increased disease exposure and extreme weather events pose heightened risks for already vulnerable communities
