America’s Farmers, Reeling From Floods, Face a New Problem: No Water
The breach of an irrigation canal left more than 100,000 acres of farmland in Nebraska and Wyoming without water at a critical point in the growing cycle.
From Former Mental Hospital to Recreational Hub
Nearly two centuries after it was built, the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum in Columbia is being converted into a mixed-use project known as the BullStreet District.
How to Save the Amazon Rain Forest
Countries in the Amazon Basin are falling behind on their targets to cut deforestation. Environmental enforcement combined with economic incentives could provide a way forward.
The Case for ‘Dumb’ Cities
Sensor-equipped garbage cans sound cool, but someone still has to take out the trash.
China’s Economic Growth Slows as Trade War With U.S. Deepens
The economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than a quarter-century as exports and auto sales faltered and the financial system showed cracks.
New York Was Supposedly Getting Better for Cyclists. What Happened?
As the city makes way for more bike paths, there is also more congestion than ever, and cyclist fatalities are on the rise.
As Fresh Water Grows Scarcer, It Could Become a Good Investment
Water investing presents an ethical quandary: Are you willing to buy shares of companies that can turn off the taps for needy users?
The Most Important Road Trip in American History
In 1919, Dwight Eisenhower set off to examine the state of America’s roads — and showed that cars were the future.
California Earthquake Rattles a State Wary of the ‘Big One’
For the second time in two days, a powerful earthquake struck Southern California on Friday night, shaking a large area already on edge.
A Power Plant Fiasco Highlights China’s Growing Clout in Central Asia
Beijing is using its financial might to expand its influence, eroding centuries of Russian dominance in a vast, resource-rich region.