But NOAA rated June 2022 as the sixth-warmest June on record.
Many community stormwater systems aren’t prepared for climate change
Heavy downpours are getting more frequent and intense, overwhelming existing infrastructure.
In Massachusetts, West Nile virus risk can increase during dry years
The mosquitoes that spread the virus thrive in drier conditions.
Recklessness defined: breaking 6 of 9 planetary boundaries of safety
The author’s imaginative fictional intro opens the way for better understanding how humanity has pushed past planetary boundaries of safe living with respect to climate change, biosphere integrity, land-system change, biogeochemical flows, freshwater, and more.
Pittsburgh woman wants to inspire other Black women to ride bikes
Monica Garrison is the founder of ‘Black Girls Do Bike,’ with about 100 chapters nationwide.
Prolonged deluge may trigger serious Gulf Coast flooding
A slow-moving coastal low has some potential for tropical development, but heavy rain is assured.
What’s next after Supreme Court’s climate ruling?
Avenues for the EPA to regulate climate pollutants remain, but many will face lengthy legal challenges. Congressional and state policies remain critical.
Meet the woman electrifying her Jeep Wrangler
To inspire other people to drive electric, Veronika Wright is documenting her process on YouTube.
12 books about America’s divisive politics – and implications for climate action
Recent Supreme Court decisions on climate change and other ‘culture war’ issues, plus disturbing testimony from the January 6th Committee hearings, are prompting a ‘major rethink’ of next steps for climate activists and communicators.
Apprenticeship program trains people for clean energy jobs
ReVision Energy, a New England-based solar company, wants to make it easier for people to become licensed electricians.
Democracy and climate change
Challenges confronting both cry out for some urgent attention. But no fair choosing favorites: As goes one, so may go the other.
The nexus between the climate change and democracy crises
The two crises share some things in common, and addressing one requires addressing the other. Will big business be key to breaking the logjam?