Grist Magazine

Experts say extreme weather is boosting the odds that the pathogens carried by rodents will spill over into human populations.

Concerns over water access are poised to consume summer in the U.S., as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.

Record flooding pushed Michigan's dams to the brink of disaster. The near miss reflects the national problem of infrastructure that is not suited to the challenges of a warming world.

Research shows every $1 the U.S. Forest Service spent to minimize wildfire risk prevented nearly $4 in damages.

As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using drills and tabletop exercises to expose weaknesses before a real emergency strikes.

The storm exposes the U.S. commonwealth's climate risks, economic fragility, and federal strain.

When topsoil is washed away, the necessary nutrients for growing go with it. And when topsoil is covered with sand, farmers can’t get to it. Both scenarios can significantly alter the land’s usability.

A simple century-old tool, the Church Sampler, remains essential for measuring mountain snowpack and predicting water availability, helping scientists anticipate drought risks that are intensifying due to climate change in the western United States.