New York Is Preparing for More Floods. Will It Be Enough?
“It’s kind of like we’re patching the boat but it’s already filling up with water,” one climate researcher said.
Water Bills Are Rising. Here’s What to Do About It.
Consumers face higher costs as water systems replace old pipes and equipment. Shorter showers and water-efficient appliances can help manage the expense.
Forget About Hiding From Climate Chaos in America
Even in Vermont, the climate is jumping the banks and blowing past the guardrails.
Forget About Hiding From Climate Chaos in America
Even in Vermont, the climate is jumping the banks and blowing past the guardrails.
Vermont Storm Exposes the Strengths, and Limits, of New Flood Defenses
The state began new flood protection efforts after being battered by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Many appeared to be effective, but experts say more will be needed as storms become more extreme.
The Energy Transition Is Underway. Fossil Fuel Workers Could Be Left Behind.
The Biden administration is trying to increase renewable energy investments in distressed regions, but some are skeptical those measures would be enough to make up for job losses.
A Case Study of Transmission Limits on Renewables Growth in Texas
(Wed, 12 Jul 2023) This paper explores the interplay between projected renewable energy additions onto the electricity grid in Texas operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the regionâs existing electrical transmission network.
Penn Station Is a Disgrace. Can a New Plan Improve It?
A private firm’s proposal for the station tries to restore some of its old romance, unlike the M.T.A. plan, our architecture critic says.
Vermont Floods Show U.S. Lags in Adapting to Climate Change
The lack of a comprehensive national rainfall database and current flood maps hampers the ability to prepare for storms intensified by climate change.
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.