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Urban Flooding: A Problem That’s Getting Worse
Chronic flooding that occurs even with small amounts of rain is especially disruptive to low-income and minority residents
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Why the Offshore Wind Industry Is About to Take Off
As nuclear and coal plants close, market forces are helping wind gain strength
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New York City Bans Foam Food and Beverage Containers
The new policy, which took effect this month, will mean less litter on city streets and cleaner rivers and bays
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Carbon Crossroads: Can Germany Revive Its Stalled Energy Transition?
A broad spectrum of experts is working to revitalize Germany's faltering clean-energy transformation
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Flatrock Passive: A Winter Update
An investment in a root cellar and gardening pays off, but solving an indoor air quality problem proves difficult
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Efficiency Is Still the Best Energy Deal
Renewables are getting cheaper but energy efficiency, on average, still costs utilities less
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Help for Thirsty Cities
Three promising technologies could help cities capture and reuse stormwater — if we can find a way to clean it up
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What Is ‘Green’ Dry Cleaning?
Most dry cleaners use perchloroethylene, a probable human carcinogen, but an industry shift may be ahead
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Saving Sustainably: Plumbing Rough-In
PEX supply lines speed up installation and lower the risk of frost damage
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The Fine Print on Energy Efficiency
More efficient appliances cut energy consumption, but behavioral differences among consumers are the key to savings
