Along the Mighty Mississippi, Cities Swap Sandbags for Marshes
Several towns have restored natural wetlands to absorb floodwaters
Stories by E&E News
How Co-ops Are Bringing Solar Power to Rural America
Declining solar costs have helped spur a move away from coal
U.S. Communities Urged to Boost Immunity to "Shock Events"
Past disasters point to steps cities and counties can take to bolster their resilience
A Major Migratory Bird Habitat Is in Danger
North America’s Great Basin is getting warmer, drier and saltier
Record Floods Could "Test the Limits" of Midwest Defenses
Rains and melting snow have caused rivers to breach levees from Minnesota to Missouri
The Private Sector Is Returning to the Flood Insurance Game
New technology and increased investment could help expand paltry flood coverage
U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution on Geoengineering
The measure called for a report on carbon capture and solar radiation management
In California, Rising Seas Pose a Bigger Economic Threat Than Wildfires, Quakes
The combined impact from storms and higher sea levels will be greater than the worst natural disasters in state history
Southwest States Make Large Strides on Renewable Energy Targets
New Mexico and Nevada are poised to enact far-reaching changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To Limit Solar Geoengineering's Side Effects, the Right "Dose" Is Needed
Deploying sunlight-blocking aerosols to counteract only some global warming could avoid changes to precipitation
Democrats Want Any Infrastructure Bill to Address Climate Change
Proponents have floated proposals ranging from energy efficiency to electric grid modernization
As More Rain Falls, Greenland Is Melting Faster
Rain turns snow covering the ice sheet into more easily melted slush
Mosquito-Borne Disease Could Threaten Half the Globe by 2050
Environmental change, urbanization and human movement are helping mosquitos spread
As Russian Military Moves into Thawing Arctic, U.S. Strategy Shifts
Two generals told a Senate panel that climate change is already affecting the U.S. military
Tornado Activity Is Shifting, but Is It Due to Warming?
The timing and frequency of tornadoes has changed, and events are becoming costlier
Manhattan Weighs Driver Fee to Cut Pollution
A new plan endorses congestion pricing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector
Rising Seas Soaked Home Owners for $16 Billion over 12 Years
The threat of flooding has driven some buyers away and caused losses in property values
Leave No House Behind in Flood Buyout Programs, Group Says
Buyouts in flood-prone areas should be more proactive and target homes near environmental assets like streams
Clouds May Hold the Key to Future Warming
New findings that certain clouds could disintegrate under extreme warming come with key caveats
An Arizona Utility Is Betting Big on Energy Storage
The shift underscores declining storage costs, but questions remain on whether the move will bring down emissions
