Resilience

As the climate crisis deepens, the siren song of solar geoengineering beckons, but the law of unintended consequences looms large.

Jeremy Freeman writes for The New York Times.

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In a dramatic turn of events, a group of Salisbury, Massachusetts homeowners saw their expensive effort to protect their beachfront homes vanish within days.

Erum Salam reports for The Guardian.

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Global warming poses a dire threat to public health, with effects ranging from extreme heat deaths to increased disease spread, says the director of The Lancet Countdown. But policies designed to combat climate change while protecting public health can build resilience.

Rob Reddick reports forWIRED.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to announce the nonprofit lenders that will distribute $20 billion for environmental projects, focusing on low-income communities.

Jean Chemnick reports for Politico.

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An intense storm caused significant flooding along New England's coastline, marking the fourth such event since December.

Ian Livingston reports for The Washington Post.

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Nurse Barbara Sattler pioneers a crucial shift in health care, addressing climate change as an urgent medical crisis that demands innovative solutions.

Liza Gross reports for Inside Climate News.

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A versatile fern called azolla could revolutionize food production by offering a sustainable source of nutrition and aiding in carbon capture, according to recent research.

Matt Simon reports for Wired.

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A legal battle between the Everglades Foundation and a former scientist has sparked controversy, highlighting a clash over environmental policy and personal integrity.

Robin Bravender reports for Politico.

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Heatwaves, floods, and ecological stress are outstripping Europe's preparations for climate change, warns a European Environment Agency report.

Ajit Niranjan reports for The Guardian.

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European countries are increasingly dismantling outdated dams to restore river ecosystems, highlighting the benefits for local biodiversity and communities.

Lucrezia Lozza reports for the BBC.

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Medellín transforms its urban landscape with green corridors, showing the world how to beat urban heat.

Peter Yeung reports for Reasons to be Cheerful.

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In a warming world, folklorists are becoming key players in helping communities adapt by preserving their cultural heritage.

Katie Myers reports for Grist.

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Coastal cities are facing a dual threat: rising sea levels and the sinking of their land, a phenomenon known as subsidence, which could drastically increase flooding and damages by 2050.

Matt Simon reports for WIRED.

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Officials from states sharing the Colorado River have submitted differing proposals to the federal government on managing severe reductions in the river’s flow due to climate change, with disagreements on equitable distribution of these cutbacks.

Jennifer Yachnin reports for E&E News.

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Nebraska grapples with the implications of out-of-state investments in farmland, spurred by the valuable groundwater resources of the Ogallala Aquifer.

Yanqi Xu reports for Flatwater Free Press. Storyrepublished by Investigate Midwest.

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A new grant-funded program aims to plant trees in Los Angeles' underserved neighborhoods, addressing the stark inequity in tree canopy coverage linked to health and climate resilience.

Pilar Marrero reports for Capital & Main.

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Cities in the United States have the untapped potential to capture a significant amount of stormwater, which could lead to more sustainable water resource management.

Matt Simon reports for WIRED.

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In a significant shift, western states are gaining ground in the battle to conserve their precious groundwater resources.

Christopher Flavelle reports for The New York Times.

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