On Chicago’s South Side, neighbors fight to keep Lake Michigan at bay

Residents dogged by frequent flooding have finally drawn attention from city and state officials.

A vital Atlantic Ocean system could collapse sooner than previously thought

Climate change is slowing down the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a key ocean “conveyer belt.” New…

Why extreme heat is so deadly for workers

A combination of high temperatures and high humidity is making it increasingly unsafe for those who…

More than 61,000 died from heat in Europe last summer — and experts think that’s an undercount

A new report warns that the continent could see premature heat-related deaths increase to more than…

How air pollution and the housing crisis are connected

When you're homeless, dangerous air isn't just during wildfire season.

Study: Race must be a factor in combatting air pollution

Decreasing greenhouse gases alone won't help communities of color who suffer from toxic air.

Study: US owes $80 trillion in climate reparations

Major polluting countries could be responsible for a collective $170 trillion for overshooting their fair share…

HUD takes on climate crisis with a new retrofit program

The federal initiative will reach only hundreds out of the 24,000 properties that need upgrades.

The North Face’s Pride ad with drag queen Pattie Gonia sparks backlash

A call from the environmental influencer to “come out … in nature” sparked backlash from right-wing…

Ithaca bets on heat pumps in mobile homes

The upstate New York city would be one of the first in the country to tackle…