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High costs, “disaster fatigue,” and regulatory gaps are all preventing Californians from getting the protection they need.
The EPA rule could trim 2 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
After mass firings and rehiring, thousands of federal employees are bracing for deeper cuts — just as wildfires, floods, and rising temperatures threaten national parks.
Internal turmoil and delayed aid expose the agency's fragility under Trump.
What was once considered a climate holy grail comes with serious tradeoffs. The world wants more of it anyway.
Copper will play a central role in the energy transition. These startups are working on a cleaner way to extract it.
Utah laws cap wildfire damages and let utilities pass the cost onto customers. Utility lobbyists are pushing the model in other states.
The pilot will test parametric insurance, which pays out quickly after agreed-upon “triggers” – such as wind speeds or river heights – reach a certain level.
Laws require landlords to provide heat. It’s not the same for AC.
