The western Indian industrial city of Surat in Gujarat state is in the grip of yet another intense heatwave as summer temperatures have already begun to reach highs of 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).
North Carolina's longstanding prohibition of hardened structures like jetties and seawalls to control coastal erosion appears to be washing away in the waning days of the 2026 legislative session.
At least three of the 12 coal plants the Trump administration funded have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations, amplifying public-health concerns.
Despite more than four decades of cleanup efforts, the Chesapeake Bay is still plagued with ecological problems, such as massive algae blooms, oxygen-depleted waters and an oyster population that remains a fraction of its historic size.
As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.
In a court filing backing Elon Musk's AI company, the Trump administration said the federal government can stop Americans from suing over air pollution.
Concerns are growing about the high energy, water and land demands of artificial intelligence tech hubs, while benefits for local people remain unclear.
In January 2025, the Trump administration began shutting down projects within the EPA’s independent science division that touched on climate change and environmental justice.
Many solar and wind projects will meet a July 4 deadline for tax credits. But to keep them, they must be built in four years — and that involves yet more hurdles.
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient, and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast.
Pairing engineered stormwater infrastructure with green spaces can reduce flooding in cities. But wetter storms are pushing these systems to the brink, experts say.
Urban planners have been asking the wrong question. It's not how dense a city is — it's how close. The sweet spot for shorter commutes and lower emissions, for many cities, forms a ring.
