Energy
Puerto Rico Pledges to Go All-Renewable by 2050
A new climate plan also includes measures to make the hurricane-battered island more climate resilient
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Policy & Ethics
Blue Wave in Midwest Could Resurrect Climate Compact
A 2007 agreement aimed to reduce regional emissions, then political winds shifted
Environment
Index Ranks U.S. Cities Based on Climate Risk and Readiness
The evaluation aims to help authorities better plan and prepare for the impacts of climate change
Climate
Oil Spill Settlement Pays for Climate Curriculum in Gulf States
Grants will focus on education around sea level rise, water quality, and air pollution
Climate
Trump Administration Places Want Ads for Climate Scientists
Five positions are open to lead centers aimed at studying regional climate change effects
Natural Disasters
The Buildings That Survived Michael Hold the Key to Adaptation
Houses that survived were mostly built after Florida’s stringent building code was passed
Weather
Hurricane Michael Could Do Billions of Dollars of Damage
Some 84,000 homes are at risk from the major storm, one analytics firm projects
Natural Disasters
2 Hurricanes Lay Bare the Vulnerability of America's Poor
For disadvantaged communities in low-lying areas, post-storm living is precarious
Climate
Higher Rainfall Estimates Could Alter Construction Plans
Major storms in Texas produce more rain than previously thought, increasing flood risks
Natural Disasters
Navy Leaders Need to Better Prepare for Climate Change, Experts Say
Flooding from Florence, exacerbated by sea level rise, demonstrates the vulnerability of military infrastructure
Natural Disasters
Florence’s Floods Reveal Exposure of Rural Areas to Climate Change
For cash-strapped communities, planning for a warmer future is a luxury
Climate
New Walls Aim to Hold Back Rising Seas off Tanzania
Coastal erosion and flooding threaten Dar es Salaam, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities
Natural Disasters
A Levee That Saves One Town Could Imperil Another
Communities hit by devastating floods grapple with how to protect themselves
Natural Disasters
As Hurricane Season Ramps Up, Flood Insurance Program Set to Expire
Efforts in Congress to reform the program have stalled, leaving property owners vulnerable
Natural Disasters
FEMA Approves Buyout Funds for Houston Homes Flooded by Harvey
Homes will be bought in areas where it does not make sense to build flood control structures
Natural Disasters
Hurricane Maria Contributed to Nearly 5,000 Deaths, Researchers Say
A new estimate including indirect deaths in Puerto Rico is 72 times higher than the official death toll
Policy & Ethics
Colorado Charts a New Path Away from Floodwaters
After a devastating 2013 flood, the state aims to make a key section of highway more resilient to future deluges
Climate
Fluctuating Rainfall Could Hurt Grazing Regions
Greater swings in dry and wet spells makes grass growth difficult, a challenge for pasturelands around the world
Natural Disasters
California Wildfire Sets Grim Record
The 155,000-acre Thomas Fire is now among the state's twenty largest wildfires
Climate
Puerto Ricans Could Be Newest U.S. Climate Refugees
Hurricane Maria will trigger profound demographic changes for Puerto Rico
