America’s Disaster Response Is Failing. Here’s How to Rebuild It.
Experts say stronger local partnerships, more investment in preparedness, and a reimagined FEMA could save lives—and billions of dollars.
Climate Crisis
The Climate Fight That Doesn’t Depend on Washington
Washington may be retreating from climate action, but communities across the country are building a movement that doesn't depend on who's in the White House.
The AI Data Center Boom Looks a Lot Like the Railroad Bubble
Across the U.S., massive data centers are rising to power generative AI. The hype echoes how the railroad barons once sold their vision of the future leaving the public paying the costs.
The Rich and Famous Aren’t the L.A. Fires’ Only Victims
The Eaton Fire devastated the Black community of Altadena. The writer, who was visiting her family in her L.A. hometown, bore witness up close to the nightmare she never thought possible.
What the Western World Should Understand About South Sudan’s Water Crisis
The scorching hot temperatures and evaporating water levels in the war-torn African nation is a warning for our collective climate future.
When It Comes to the Climate, the Heat Is On
In this exclusive excerpt from 'Before the Streetlights Come On,' the Environmental Defense Fund's Heather McTeer Toney reveals the hazards of excluding Black and brown communities from the conversation around global warming.
Sharing Is Caring: How We Give Back Land to Animals
Animals have been forced to adapt to people since we started messing up their land. To save them, it's time to reimagine the status quo.
The Optimist’s Guide to Addressing the Climate Crisis
A planet in climate catastrophe is overwhelming, to say the least. Climate grief is normal, but it's optimism that can sustain the energy we need for solutions.
Reimagining Borders Could Help Contain Disinformation
Disinformation around immigration has become pervasive over the last decade. With increasing numbers of refugees displaced by war and climate emergencies, resilience demands that we reevaluate the value of lines on a map.
The Essential Role of Race in Climate Justice
Environmental justice expert Dr. Beverly L. Wright, Ph.D. explains that addressing the climate crisis in the U.S. begins with unpacking centuries of inequality rooted in racism.