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Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt As Dangerous Wind Storm Begins

It’s ‘Virtually Certain’ the World Has Already Breached 1.5C

Two new studies reveal that last year’s record heat is a sign that burning fossil fuels has already pushed the climate past a key threshold.

February 10, 2025

February 10, 2025

It’s ‘Virtually Certain’ the World Has Already Breached 1.5C

Two new studies reveal that last year’s record heat is a sign that burning fossil fuels has already pushed the climate past a key threshold.

Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt As Dangerous Wind Storm Begins

February 4, 2025

February 4, 2025

Transportation Memos Favor Places With Higher Birth and Marriage Rates

US Department of Transportation policies also call for rolling back climate and so-called DEI measures.

July 4th Holiday Weekend Expected To Draw Record Numbers Of Travellers To The Highways

January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025

Climate Change Is Helping Fuel an Urban Rat Boom

Rats are already thriving in big cities. Warmer temperatures are tipping the scales in their favor even more.

FRANCE-HYGIENE-INSALUBRITY-RATS

January 30, 2025

January 30, 2025

These Roads Aren’t Built for Wilder Weather Driven by Climate Change

Important motorways across the world weren’t designed to withstand more extreme temperatures and rainfall.

California's Highway 1 Collapses During Storm

January 16, 2025

January 16, 2025

Damaging Megadroughts Are Spreading Around the World

The area affected by multi-year dry stretches is expanding rapidly, putting livelihoods at risk.

On Argentina's Pampas, Farmers Are All In on Libertarian Milei

January 9, 2025

January 9, 2025

Why the Los Angeles Fires Are So Devastating

Thousands Flee From Uncontrolled Wildfires Burning Near LA

January 9, 2025

January 9, 2025

More People Are Living in the Riskiest Wildfire Zones

The Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles show the dangers of living in what’s known as the wildland-urban interface.

Thousands Flee From Uncontrolled Wildfires Burning Near LA

January 1, 2025

January 1, 2025

A Commuting Resolution for 2025: Ride Your Local Subway or Bus

For those who live in cities served by public transit, this is the perfect time to make a commuting habit that could save you money and improve your health.

Metro Train Shutdown For The Day Harries Commuters

December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

America’s Next Water Crisis? A Lack of Experienced Workers

Climate change and aging infrastructure already threaten to disrupt drinking water supplies. A shrinking workforce risks making the problem worse.

America’s Next Water Crisis? A Lack of Experienced Workers

November 27, 2024

November 27, 2024

What Can US Cities and States Do for the Climate Under Trump? Plenty

Federal progress on climate may stall, but city halls and statehouses are in a good position to build on recent gains.

New York City Apartment Construction Is Grinding to a Halt

November 16, 2024

November 16, 2024

Subways, Buses and Bike Lanes Scored Billions in Local Ballot Wins

Voters overwhelmingly supported local measures to improve mass transit from Arizona to Tennessee.

Silicon Valley Subway Project Nabs $5.1 Billion For Link To Bay Area

October 31, 2024

October 31, 2024

Lifestyle Changes Offer Direct Path to Emissions Cuts, Study Finds

New findings show that eating less meat and cutting food waste help get the world move closer to its emissions goals.

Views of Mokpo City Ahead of South Korea's CPI

October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024

From Boston to Philadelphia, Near-Record Heat Likely on Halloween

Temperatures are set to reach the upper 70s and could even crack 80F across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Halloween In New York City

October 18, 2024

October 18, 2024

Asheville’s Dirty Water Warns of Climate Risk to Aging US Infrastructure

Fierce storms like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as extreme heat and drought, threaten to overwhelm the nation’s water treatment plants.

Nearly Half Of U.S. Tap Water Contains Forever Chemicals, Study Finds

October 5, 2024

October 5, 2024

Most Americans Don’t Have Flood Insurance. Should You?

Flooding affects every US state, but most homeowners assume it won't happen to them.See what you know about flood risk with our quiz.

California Braces For More Rain After New Year's Eve Deluge

October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

American Dams Weren’t Built for Today’s Climate-Charged Rain and Floods

Hurricane Helene brought dams in North Carolina and Tennessee close to their breaking point. Many US dams are decades old and weren’t designed for the impacts of climate change.

American Dams Weren’t Built for Today’s Climate-Charged Rain and Floods

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

Green Building Startup BlocPower Faces Uncertainty as CEO Quits

Donnel Baird became the face of US building electrification and attracted investment from Goldman before stepping down as setbacks pile up.

Key Speakers At The Clinton Global Initiative Meeting

August 17, 2024

August 17, 2024

Is Heat Causing Branches to Fall Off Trees? Scientists Aren’t Sure

“Sudden limb drop” is an uncommon and little-understood phenomenon, but one theory holds that overly hot trees may be trying to self-prune.

Extreme Drought Is Wreaking Havoc on Daily Life in Spain

August 14, 2024

August 14, 2024

How to Prepare Your Home and Community for a Hurricane

The US has been hit by costly storms this year and hurricane season is just warming up. There are things you can do to protect your home, family and finances from disasters.

Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall In Texas After Raking Mexico

July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

Olympic Athletes Go High-Tech to Beat Extreme Heat

From wearable heat sensors to inflatable ice pools, Olympic athletes are adjusting their training and performance routines for extreme heat

Olympic Athletes Go High-Tech to Beat Extreme Heat