Drought is quietly pushing American cities toward a fiscal cliff
Drought is set to pose a greater risk to the municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes and wildfires combined.
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Nuclear-powered data centers are a dangerous boondoggle
Billionaires want to use your tax dollars to put nuclear-powered AI data centers in drought-prone farmland.
Sustainable energy transition is being led by red states
Polling reveals pragmatic conservative attitudes on renewable energy when economics takes precedence over ideology.
Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
During the deadly flooding in Texas on July 4, atmospheric water vapor in the region was at or near historic ...
Kerr County’s tragic flood wasn’t an outlier — it was a preview
In Florida, about 17% of properties are located in a FEMA flood zone and 19% are at risk of a ...
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
Rising global temperatures can result in more frequent extreme downpours, leaving more areas vulnerable to flooding.
Florida must strengthen its electrical grid before it’s too late
While the state has been a leader in hurricane preparedness, grid modernization must remain a top priority.
Natural gas remains an important part of Florida’s energy portfolio
While moving toward renewable energy sources is commendable, Floridians need reliability within our energy grid.
What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains why states sometimes have too much wind or solar power
The US needs more low-emissions electricity to slow climate change, so curtailment isn’t a sound long-term strategy.
What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking Texas and forecast to expand
Heat domes normally persist for several days in any one location, but they can last longer.