Utility spending on infrastructure has more than tripled in the last decade, making up the bulk of customer costs, according to a new report by the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

By Carrie Klein

From the cold snap this winter to the U.S.’s war with Iran, rising energy bills are making headlines. But there’s a larger story behind spikes in gas-utility costs, one decades in the making.

The Hidden Culprit Behind Rising Gas Utility Bills 

Recent research found climate-fueled disturbances in European forests could more than double by the end of the century. 

By Kiley Price

The world’s forests are simultaneously climate powerhouses and victims, sucking carbon from the air while facing myriad global warming impacts—from wildfires to pest outbreaks.

Behind the Scenes: How Climate Change Is Reshaping Forests

Cities, towns and industrial complexes aim to quickly pump tens of millions of gallons per day in a bid to avert disaster.

By Dylan Baddour

JIM WELLS COUNTY, Texas—Dwindling levels in this region’s main reservoirs have triggered a rush on local aquifers as cities, towns, chemical plants and ranchers drill for water.

Corpus Christi Water Crisis Spurs Stampede on South Texas Aquifers