A transformed China, conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere, and intractable clashes over money have pushed the prospects of progress to a new low. Read More

As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply. Read More

It looks like and feels like a regular street. But beneath the surface, six layers are working to keep rainwater from overwhelming New York City neighborhoods. Read More

By tweaking the chemistry of rivers and oceans, humans could remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. But huge challenges loom. Read More

Electrifying the world could produce the largest development gains since the 1990s. Read More

Now would be a good time for Congress to pass a federal spending bill to make a permanent pay increase a reality. Read More

Are we ready for the future of meat? Read More

Some activists are questioning whether the federal government can accurately verify a tax program for facilities that store planet-warming gases. Read More

The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers. Read More

An emerging body of research aims to put dollar figures on the environmental costs of foods we eat everyday. Read More