In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.

Prison officials plan to install air conditioning for all prison beds by 2026 as rising temperatures pose growing health risks for incarcerated people.

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.

Jane Ragsdale ran the Heart O' the Hills camp for girls in Kerr County. The camp was between sessions when the deluge hit. The only person killed there was Ragsdale.

We're going to get an update on what's been going on at the General Assembly in Raleigh this session. But instead of focusing on the typical big bills like the budget, we're going to look at some fishy business lawmakers have been up to — literally.

NC educators try to mitigate risk of learning loss. How schools in Transylvania and Ashe counties have fared since Helene.

The long-discussed transit plan may be coming to a ballot near you. The referendum for a one-cent sales tax for transit has one more hurdle to clear: the Mecklenburg County Commission. If they say yes, you’ll be asked to vote on it in November. But not everyone is on board for what has been described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We’ll talk about pros and cons.

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.