Here’s what Tim Walz did on climate change as Minnesota governor Climate change advocates heaped praise on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Jeff Brady
After 1 year, remembering the deadly Maui wildfire After 102 people died in wildfires one year ago, Maui’s officials have committed to creating new evacuation routes. But even though the buildings are gone, remaking the map is a harder task. A Martínez
Flooding from sea level rise is accelerating in coastal areas, new report warns High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns. Rebecca Hersher
A year after Maui’s deadly fires, the hills are still filled with flammable grass After extreme fires last year that claimed 102 lives, Maui is trying to tackle the invasive grasses that pose a big wildfire risk. That could mean restoring the land to what it once was. Lauren Sommer
What a Harris administration could mean for efforts to cut threats of global warming Climate change has been a major focus of the Biden administration. Now that Kamala Harris has replaced Biden at the top of the ticket, what might that mean for climate action? Michael Copley
Hurricane Debby is dangerously rainy because it formed over abnormally warm water Hurricane Debby is trundling across the Southeast, dropping massive amounts of rain. The storm formed over abnormally warm ocean water. Rebecca Hersher
Post Maui fire: Should residents be allowed to rebuild in the path of rising water? Residents in Maui who lost their homes in the fire one year ago are just starting to rebuild. Should rebuilding be permitted on the ocean in the path of rising seas? Lauren Sommer
Wildfire season is very busy in the West. Long-term trend paints a worse picture There are roughly 100 large wildfires burning in the western U.S., including one of the largest in California history. Why so many? Scientists point to climate change and firefighting policies. Nathan Rott
Why the U.S. government is spending $7 billion on solar for low-income homes Solar energy can reduce climate pollution and electric bills. The U.S. government will soon start giving out $7 billion in grants for solar programs for low-income homes. Julia Simon
Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating. Rebecca Hersher