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September 19, 2017

Puerto Rico Is Already an Environmental Tragedy. Hurricane Maria Will Make It Even Worse.

August 25, 2017

Trump says “good luck”—but here’s how his policies could hurt hurricane readiness.

August 25, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Could Also Be a Major Pollution Disaster

The powerful storm is headed straight toward the heart of the American petrochemical industry, while a key EPA response position remains unfilled.

August 24, 2017

Here’s Why Hurricane Harvey Is So Scary and Unprecedented

The only thing more unpredictable than this storm is the president.

July 20, 2017

Climate Change Is Killing Us Right Now

The most obvious effect of global warming is not a doomsday scenario. Extreme heat is happening today, and wreaking havoc on vulnerable bodies.

July 22, 2015

Madison Johnson

2015: A Year of Record-Breaking Extreme Weather

May 26, 2015

Texas' Devastating Floods Are a Warning to Drought-Stricken California: Be Careful What You Wish For

July 22, 2014

It's a Summer of Record Heat, Drought, and Wildfires

California is in the middle of its worst drought in decades.

March 6, 2014

Roger Pielke Jr.

An Obama Advisor Is Attacking Me for Testifying That Climate Change Hasn't Increased Extreme Weather