To meet President Biden's climate goals, America's lowly public transit has to be better than ever. Can NYC lead the way by convincing commuters trains and buses are safe from COVID-19 and crime?
Basic firefighting techniques have changed little in decades — but fires themselves are now changing as the world warms, complicating an already perilous profession.
The hurricane rolled over a coast studded with oil, gas and chemical plants. Other storms have caused the release of toxic substances, often affecting minority communities.
