When floods or fires destroy American communities, taxpayers often pick up the tab. But as climate change sends costs soaring, where is the limit?
Author: Kyle Bagenstose, USA TODAY
The massive 2021 infrastructure act aimed to fight climate change. Is it living up to Biden’s pledge?
The U.S. might be closer to electric school buses and a better charging network for electric cars, but experts see cracks in more ambitious plans.
Humanity healed the ozone hole. Can we do the same for climate change?
It’s been 35 years since the Montreal Protocol helped heal a hole in the ozone. Can those lessons curb climate change in less than 30 years?
Millions of green jobs are coming to the US. Just one problem: Can we even fill them?
With billions of dollars now flowing into the clean energy sector, millions of jobs should follow. But finding workers to fill them won’t be easy.
280 years ago, my ancestors came from Switzerland. Here’s what I learned by going back.
After ten generations, I was the first in my line to travel back to the country. What I learned in a Swiss bakery will stay with me forever.
Experts: Cash incentives in climate bill could revolutionize U.S. homes, 1 HVAC at a time
The Inflation Reduction Act would offer homeowners thousands of dollars in incentives for new hot water heaters, HVAC, insulation and more.
Profits over planet? Experts eye companies at crucial moment for climate change fight
Critics say corporate greed exacerbates climate change. But businesses say they create solutions to address it. What do the experts say?
Green energy is great for fighting climate change. Not using it is even better.
We hear all about Teslas, solar, and wind combating climate change. But experts say using less energy is just as important.
‘Big problems’: The Supreme Court handcuffed EPA on climate change. What comes next?
The Supreme Court ruling limits the EPA’s authority to effect sweeping policies experts say are necessary to reduce greenhouse emissions.
EPA finds no safe level for two toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ found in many U.S. water systems
EPA released new health advisories for PFAS chemicals Wednesday, which are found in thousands of drinking water systems across the country.