Why Some Home Prices Rebound Quickly After a Forest Fire
A ruined view following a wildfire affects property values, but only because it's a painful reminder of risk, economists find.
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New Landscapes is a regular series investigating how environmental policies are affecting communities across America.
What’s the Point of the IPCC’s New Climate Report?
Even as some observers were struck by the dire forecast, many others say that this is nothing new—and that national leaders will ignore it anyway.
How a Coming Exodus From Flint Could Further Imperil the City’s Infrastructure
According to a new study, wealthy and educated citizens could be the first to go.
Has Hurricane Florence Destroyed Records of America’s Slave Trade?
Historical archives housed in universities, courthouses, and local libraries are at heightened risk from flooding and mold.
How Traditional Food Is Helping Communities in a Changing Arctic
As hunting grows hazardous, Arctic community centers provide meals of whale and seal.
Can Insurance Help Californians Recover From Natural Disasters?
SB30 has bipartisan support in the state, and also enjoys the backing of Southern California Edison and representatives from the insurance industry.
Colorado Climbers Race to Gather Data About Bats Before a Fungal Disease Hits the State
Biologists have little idea where many of Colorado's bats reside. Athletes are helping.
Hunting for Ghost Nets in the Great Lakes
Free-floating fishing nets can kill fish and sailors. On the Great Lakes, anglers and tribes are confronting the problem.
Can the Psychological Technique of ‘Pre-Conformity’ Help Change Our Harmful Behaviors?
Harnessing the brain's desire to conform to societal norms could be key to cutting meat consumption, researchers say.
Natural Burials Are Rising, and That’s Good for the Planet
Natural burials offer a greener alternative to traditional cemeteries, but Big Funeral is fighting back.