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Drought is quietly pushing American cities toward a fiscal cliff
Drought is set to pose a greater risk to the $4 trillion municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes, and wildfires combined.
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Why one of the world’s greenest countries is betting its future on oil
The rainforest nation of Suriname says it can build an oil industry without harming the planet. Is it climate pragmatism — or wishful thinking?
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![Collage of Guidehouse and FEMA documents, photos of flooding in Vermont and frontline workers, and a hundred dollar bill]()
How Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA flood recovery funds
As the federal government pushes more disaster recovery responsibilities onto states, they are “sitting ducks” for contractors.
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As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy
Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.
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Chicago has a lead pipe problem. Millions earmarked to address it remain untouched.
City officials have struggled to meet state and federal deadlines, and many residents have yet to receive warnings about the risks of lead pipes.
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Used EVs have never been cheaper. But are they a good deal?
The price gap between used electric and gas cars is now just $900 — that's the lowest ever.
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Farmworkers already face harsh conditions. Now they may have to deal with a pay cut.
Hard-line immigration policy, climate change, and labor shortages are colliding to create a real problem for U.S. farms.
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First came the wildfire. Then came the scams.
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, so too have post-disaster contractor scams like excessive billing and shoddy repairs.
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Your home has a 1 in 4 chance of being at severe risk from extreme weather
Here's what that means for your insurance policy.
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![An American flag flies near the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant on November 19, 2024 in Wilmington, California.]()
![An American flag flies near the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant on November 19, 2024 in Wilmington, California.]()
California is sunsetting oil refineries without a plan for what’s next
Faced with a looming fuel crunch, some worry the state will push aside its efforts to combat climate change to keep gasoline flowing.
