The South’s aging water infrastructure is getting pounded by climate change – fixing it is also a struggle
Extreme downpours and droughts, both fueled by rising global temperatures, are taking a toll on water infrastructure. Communities trying to manage the threats face three big challenges.
April 12, 2024 • ~9 min
A landslide forced me from my home – and I experienced our failure to deal with climate change at first hand
The climate policies I research aren’t working – as I found out the hard way.
April 10, 2024 • ~7 min
How ghost streams and redlining’s legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk, in Detroit and elsewhere
Mapping where water once flowed is important for managing flood risk today in Detroit and elsewhere.
March 19, 2024 • ~8 min
How countries in conflict zones can recover from floods – lessons from Pakistan
Our expert in disaster recovery and climate change adaptation calls for a longer-term response to conflict zones affected by severe flooding, such as Libya and Pakistan.
March 5, 2024 • ~8 min
El Niño is starting to lose strength after fueling a hot, stormy year, but it’s still powerful − an atmospheric scientist explains what’s ahead for 2024
The strong El Niño that started in 2023 will still have big impacts at least through March. Here’s what to watch for next.
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~7 min
2023's billion-dollar disasters list shattered the US record with 28 big weather and climate disasters amid Earth's hottest year on record
An atmospheric scientist explains how rising temperatures are helping to fuel extreme storms, floods, droughts and devastating wildfires.
Jan. 9, 2024 • ~8 min
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