Cities
Cities worldwide keep building in flood zones, despite mounting risks
“We invest in flood zones more than safe zones,” says the author of a report that finds construction in such areas has jumped 122 percent.
Read MoreHow to build a heat-resilient city
Grist designed a model metropolis for an era of high temperatures, using the coolest technology available.
Read MoreLouisiana’s saltwater wedge is a slow-motion disaster
Drought on the Mississippi River is pulling salt water toward New Orleans, threatening drinking water supplies.
Read MoreDetroit has a flood problem. It’s got an even bigger mold problem.
In Detroit, residents are battling persistent flooding and mold issues. Climate change is making it worse.
Read MoreEVs are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles
The tiny fragments that tires release into the environment are yet another reason to reduce car use.
Read MoreIn Michigan, a new housing project shows that sustainable development isn’t only for the rich
Urban planners see it as a building model in a climate-conscious world.
Read MoreThis coastal town needs federal aid for climate adaptation. Instead it’ll get a military truck.
Cities are getting surplus military equipment instead of much-needed infrastructure.
Read MoreDecember’s tornadoes show a country desperately in need of disaster reform
You can’t stop tornadoes, but you can stop them from being so deadly. Here’s how.
Read MoreEPA cuts through the smog with the strongest-ever clean car standards
While Build Back Better stalls, Biden tightens emissions on US cars.
Read MoreNew York City bans gas heating and stoves from new buildings
The ban will go into effect for small buildings in 2024 and large buildings in 2027.
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