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In Massachusetts, land preservation is a waiting game
Jul 1, 2024
The state Conservation Land Tax Credit gives private landowners up to $75,000 to cover some of what their land would be worth to developers and the cost of appraisals, surveys and legal fees.
Female fire crew in Colorado clears a path for women in wildland firefighting
Jun 26, 2024
The vast majority of Forest Service firefighters are men. A crew of women who are comfortable roughing it aim to change the equation.
Climate change forces third-generation fisherman to rethink this year
Jun 25, 2024
Warming ocean temperatures affect albacore tuna’s migratory patterns, and that’s made it more difficult for local fishermen to make a living catching them.
As more Floridians turn to state's insurer of last resort, it seeks to raise rates
Jun 21, 2024
Citizens Property Insurance has a huge risk load as private insurers avoid the state. Many residents say coverage is already costly.
Composting is good for the planet. Why don't more cities do it?
by
Amy Scott
Jun 21, 2024
A community program in Baltimore aims to spread "compost fever."
Heat waves are a drain on the economy. And they're getting worse.
by
Henry Epp
Jun 17, 2024
Many industries have to slow down, or shut down, when it's too hot to work.
He assesses climate risk on the housing market, and he wants your attention
by
Amy Scott
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jun 12, 2024
As people become more aware of living in vulnerable areas, home prices will gradually reflect that risk, says Tim Judge of Fannie Mae.
For public good, not for profit.
Some electric grids may feel the heat this summer
Jun 10, 2024
As ACs across the country kick on during heat waves, electricity demand will spike and some energy grids may fall short of supply.
Nanobubbles help this lakeside cope with toxic algae — and the changing climate
Jun 5, 2024
As climate change warms water, algae is killing fish and plants in U.S. lakes, including California's Lake Elsinore. New tech could save them.
Are we in the midst of a climate housing bubble?
by
Amy Scott
May 28, 2024
Experts warn rising insurance costs could depress property values in risky areas.