The 10 Least Sustainable Countries In The World
Each year, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) releases its report. This story focuses on the 2026 edition and, with…
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States Producing The Most Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The European Commission’s report “GHG emissions of all world countries” puts global emissions at 54.1 Gt CO2eq (gigatons of…
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The World’s Oceans Have ‘Dead Zones’ Now; these are the Largest
The world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes are suffering extensive damage from human activity. Pollution and global warming have taken…
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Nations with the Most EV Sales Per Hour, Adjusted for Population
The US sells about 105 EVs per hour. That sounds like a lot, but gas-powered cars sell at a…
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The States Where People Have Already Left Because Of Climate Change
Story after story predicts that people will eventually flee Miami, Houston, and Phoenix because the weather in these places…
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These Are The American Weapons That Cause The Most Pollution
A report from Durham and Lancaster universities describes the US military as “one of the largest climate polluters in…
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US Cities Investing to Protect Residents From Climate Change
Choosing a climate-safe city is far more complicated than looking for places without drought, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, hurricanes,…
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Cities Where The Most Americans Can’t Afford Air Conditioning
Running air conditioning at 75°F through the summer in a 900-square-foot apartment costs roughly $500 a year, depending on…
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Tips on How Americans Can Save 25% On Gas
Gas prices are up 40% over the past year, to a nationwide average of $4.43 per gallon of regular….
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The Worst Nor’easters in US History
A nor’easter is moving up the East Coast today, and before the weekend is over, rain totals will reach…
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‘Super El Niño’ Projected To Bring 450,000 heat related deaths, according to report — These Are the 10 Countries Most at Risk
The Climate Impact Lab has published a research paper titled, simply, “451,000 at Risk.” Its premise is that the…
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Best Selling EVs That Aren’t A Tesla
Two important things have happened to EV sales in the US this year. First, EV sales fell 24%, or…
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Countries with The Highest Gas Prices, Some over 2x the US
There isn’t much for Americans to feel good about when they look at the price at the pump, though…
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America’s largest Data Center Uses More Electricity Than Houston
One of the most hotly debated issues in AI is the amount of electricity its data centers consume, and…
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The Four Worst Droughts In US History
Call this the year of the drought. Earlier this year, 46 of the 48 lower states suffered from some…
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These Are The Places Where People Are Trapped By Climate Change
There are places where people are trapped by climate change. This is an aspect of what is known as…
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These States are Turning Back to Coal Amid the Energy Squeeze
Ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has effectively cut off commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a…
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Since 2000, Which Years Had Zero Hurricanes Hit the U.S.?
The hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. On May 21, NOAA issued its official forecast, calling…
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Wildfire Smoke SpreadsTo Detroit And New York
USA Today produces a wildfire and smoke map that shows, among other things, smoke from active wildfires. Today, that…
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New York City Gets Flooded Again
A “flood watch” has been in effect in and around New York City for almost two days. As is…
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9,000 Americans Have Died From The Heat This Year
How many people die of the heat in the US each year? It depends on who is counting. Almost…
