WATER SECURITY How Israel Used Innovation to Beat Its Water Crisis

By Max Kaplan-Zantopp

Israel is a desert, and water resources are scarce, but today it produces 20% more water than it needs. What can the world learn from Israel’s experience?

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NUCLEAR POWERDespite Bipartisan Backing, Nuclear’s Future Is Uncertain Under Trump

By Mia Beams

As President Trump seeks to cut clean energy funding across the country, nuclear energy emerges as a rare area of bipartisan alignment and a priority for the administration. Yet inconsistent and conflicting federal policies threaten to impede efforts to promote nuclear energy production.

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TEXAS FLOODSThe Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come

By Abrahm Lustgarten

Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.

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NUCLEAR POWERSmaller Nuclear Reactors Spark Renewed Interest in a Once-Shunned Energy Source

By David Montgomery

In the past two years, half the states have taken action to promote nuclear power, from creating nuclear task forces to integrating nuclear into long-term energy plans.

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COASTAL CHALLENGESUneven Land Sinking Across New Orleans Increasing Flood Risk

Parts of New Orleans and its surrounding wetlands are gradually sinking, and while most of the city remains stable, a new study suggests that sections of the region’s $15 billion post-Katrina flood protection system may need regular upgrades to outpace long-term land subsidence.

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CASCADING HAZARDSHurricane Helene Set Up Future Disasters, from Landslides to Flooding -- Cascading Hazards Like These Are Now Upending Risk Models

By Brian J. Yanites

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.

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FLOODSNew Tool Could Help Florida Homeowners Weather Flood Risks, Lower Insurance Costs

By Karen Dooley

With flood risks increasing from extreme weather events like hurricanes and even routine plumbing issues, researchers are helping Florida homeowners make smarter choices about building materials and interior finishes that better protect their homes and potentially save on their insurance premiums.

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