Extreme Weather
January Was Awash With Extreme Winter Storms. Climate Change Likely Played a Role
Winter storm and flood alerts continue this week for millions of Americans following a weekend of flash floods in states such as Pennsylvania and Illinois, where many residents were forced to evacuate their homes as they took on water. It’s the third weekend this month when large swaths of the country have been doused with […]
Read MoreCompanies in Texas Exploit ‘Loopholes,’ Attribute 1 Million Pounds of Air Pollution to Recent Freezing Weather
Frigid weather this month caused industrial facilities across Texas to release unplanned air pollution as machinery froze, power went out and icy conditions blocked service crews. Over four chilly days between Jan. 14 and 17, companies submitted reports to Texas’ environmental regulator, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, that attributed at least 36 instances of “unintentional” […]
Read MoreFEMA to overhaul its disaster aid system after decades of criticism
The agency will offer upfront cash payments to disaster survivors and slash some of its infamous red tape.
Read MoreHow climate disasters hurt adolescents’ mental health
Young people traumatized by Hurricane Maria were more likely to report substance use.
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 MoreCities are struggling with warmer, wetter weather. Better climate models could help.
A new federal initiative is bringing together climate scientists and community leaders to examine cities’ microclimates — and make them more resilient.
Read MoreHow does climate change threaten your neighborhood? A new map has the details.
All 10 of the country’s most at-risk counties are in the South, according to the Climate Vulnerability Index, and half of them are in Louisiana.
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 MoreDisaster recovery projects stall nationwide as FEMA runs out of money
The agency has paused $2.8 billion in spending as it braces for a looming government shutdown.
Read MoreFor Sanibel, the Recovery from Hurricane Ian Will Be Years in the Making
SANIBEL, Fla.—Few images of Hurricane Ian’s destruction in Florida a year ago this week were more indelible than those of the swamped causeway here, the only link between the mainland and barrier island where this small beach community is located. Ian’s high winds and storm surge flattened swaths of southwest Florida, where the hurricane came […]
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