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Concerns over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.

While the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.

Scientists have discovered technology with a remarkable ability to prevent extreme heat in cities. It's called a tree.

The U. S. has threatened countries supporting the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. A slim majority of nations still back it.

New research shows every $1 the U. S. Forest Service spent to minimize wildfire risk prevented nearly $4 in damages.

Record flooding pushed Michigan's dams to the brink of disaster. It showed just how unprepared U. S. infrastructure is for a warming world.

A North Carolina nonprofit is taking on “forever chemicals” in rural communities.

The Trump administration is rushing to approve a 650-mile pipeline to bring oil from Canada’s tar sands into the U. S.

Utility bills are rising. So why are politicians from both parties targeting measures that have saved Americans trillions of dollars?

The U. N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is facing questions about its effectiveness amidst a broader U. N. budget crisis.

As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using elaborate drills to expose weaknesses before a real crisis strikes.

Ultraefficient heat pumps need to replace more than gas furnaces. They have to replace inefficient space heaters as well.

Recovery from substance use disorder requires community. What happens when a disaster tears that apart?

Harm reduction groups and health care workers helped avert the worst. But what about the next emergency?