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Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.
A relentless storm is unleashing floods and tornadoes. Here's how a warmer atmosphere and a simmering Gulf of Mexico could be making it worse.
The administration’s efforts to solve a so-called “energy emergency” might create an actual crisis.
The governor’s plan to use treated water from oil and gas drilling is in limbo while public safety questions swirl.
Laws require landlords to provide heat. It’s not the same for AC.
Residents are trying to connect the dots between hurricanes, high radium levels, and a mineral mining giant next door.
High costs, “disaster fatigue,” and regulatory gaps are all preventing Californians from getting the protection they need.
Though tech companies are secretive about their water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of the state’s supply.
Almost none of the storm's devastation will be paid out by insurance.