Sustainability

“We’re coming into the high fire season, and right now we’re on our knees,” said climatologist Bill Patzert

The emergence of extreme fires in recent years and the resulting devastation shows that communities need better means to anticipate mounting dangers

This is not the first time Multnomah County has undertaken a so-called after-action report after a heat wave

The law will help communities prevent flooding, give towns more power to fight climate change and provide much needed funding for green infrastructure

Large-scale seawall proposals raise important long-term questions that elected officials at all levels of government need to consider carefully

Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities

Managed retreat is controversial, but it isn't just about moving

It's unclear what the consequences of the city-parish's violations will be, or the feasible fixes

The city of Greater Sudbury already has three hybrid ambulances and plans to have a fully electric fleet by 2035

The pandemic has spotlighted how directly housing impacts people’s health

The Native American Agriculture Fund grant will finance educational workshops on topics such as sustainable gardening and integrated pest management to help spur stronger food systems in the region

The suit alleges the use violates the National Environmental Policy Act as the chemicals accumulate on streets and seep into surrounding waterways

The water regulation changes, finalized last week, will limit states' reviews of natural gas and oil pipelines and other projects impacting waterways