New data reveals growing crisis as American cities sink
Major cities across the nation are sinking, affecting more than 34 million people and putting thousands of buildings at risk.
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NY allocates $60M for stormwater infrastructure projects
The program supports projects across flood-prone communities in New York to create vital stormwater management and resilient infrastructure.
Austin Energy study estimates $50B cost, decades of work to bury city’s electrical lines
Continuous rises in extreme weather—meaning hotter summers and colder winters—impose a risk to the reliability of Austin’s energy supply.
North Carolina seeks bids for coastal resilience work
All projects that are awarded funding will help overcome barriers in coastal resilience and adaptation planning.
California plan aligns transportation funding with climate initiatives
The plan calls for a 25% reduction in vehicle miles traveled by 2035 — a target that will require sustained effort beyond current initiatives.
Microgrid development shows signs of slowing, new report says
While several states scored a "B," no state achieved an overall "A" grade.
FEMA opens applications for $1.35 billion in climate resilience funding
In recent years, climate-driven disasters from hurricanes to wildfires and floods have become more frequent and intense.
Colorado unveils microgrid roadmap to boost grid resilience
In the face of increasing climate threats, states are increasingly looking to microgrids as a solution.
Power grid projects are abundant—and vital for American people and businesses
These efforts are meant to protect against the escalating threats of extreme weather and to increase the grid’s capacity to meet the needs of people and businesses.
$119 million available for landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects
10-year program will use locally led and nationally scaled projects to conserve and restore 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030
