Despite repeated warnings that wildfire-scarred mountains could unleash catastrophic flooding, officials in Ruidoso, New Mexico, prioritized tourism and racetrack investments over flood protections.
Climate Central analysis shows how temperatures boosted by human-caused climate change contributed to the number of gun violence incidents from 2021–2025 in 100 U.S. cities.
A series of tropical storms has battered Long Beach’s Alamitos Peninsula, destroying homes and sections of its historic boardwalk while overwhelming years of beach restoration efforts.
The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.
