As hurricane season begins, coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient design (Aug 15, 2025)
Coastal homeowners are adopting stronger building codes, elevating homes, and using stormproof materials due to rising hurricane risks, aiming to mitigate long-term climate impacts.

What is the urban heat island effect? (Aug 13, 2025)
Urban areas with higher density and less vegetation trap heat more than rural areas, raising local temperatures. This increases risks to health, especially heat exhaustion and respiratory conditions, while worsening energy demands for cooling.

Juneau faces potentially catastrophic flooding from glacier melt (Aug 13, 2025)
Rapid melting of Suicide Basin Glacier threatens Juneau, Alaska, with dangerous flooding events known as glacial outburst floods. City officials are monitoring water levels and preparing for potentially devastating damage.