Kristi Noem all but killed FEMA. Will her departure save it?
The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff. It may well have been illegal.
The hidden potential of Trump’s critical minerals stockpile
The administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday.
Prepping for a disaster? You’ll probably want to pack a little treat.
It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.
How electrifying a Bay Area rail system made trains faster, cleaner, and more frequent
A $2.4 billion upgrade is shaving minutes off Caltrain trips through Silicon Valley, doubling weekend ridership, and reducing riders’ exposu...
Arizona’s water is drying up. That’s not stopping the data center rush.
Though tech companies are secretive about their water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of the s...
Enbridge paid police to protect one pipeline. Now it wants to do it again in Wisconsin.
The Bad River Band is fighting to stop Line 5 and protect its watershed. Meanwhile, local sheriffs are already tallying the cost of riot gea...
After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers
Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.
After a hurricane, extreme heat poses a serious threat to recovery workers
The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.
A regional network is racing to save the Midwest’s native seeds
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.
The Trump administration’s favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein
Nuclear experts aren’t sure the company could manage to make small reactors both cost-effective and scalable.
Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal protection. It’s still in limbo.
As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.
The beautiful Venetian plant with a secret climate superpower
Not far from the crowds of Venice, scientists are finding that sea lavender locks away carbon, builds ecosystems, and could help coastal cit...
Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm
In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar sys...
The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It’s Trump’s problem now.
The Interior Department must force seven bickering states to agree on drastic water cuts — after the driest winter in decades.
The culture war is coming for your electricity
Utah Republicans are calling for an energy "divorce" from blue states. A major utility just granted part of their wish.
Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost?
As the climate changes, mountains and nordic facilities have begun relying more on energy and water-intensive machine-made snow.
A tough Supreme Court hearing brings little clarity on Line 5 pipeline’s fate
Michigan has been trying to shut down the controversial pipeline since 2019. A technical question before the court could seal its fate.
A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold
In Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.