Projections show temperatures could rise 10°F by the century’s end, with 10 weeks of 90°F days yearly in a decade. Carrboro seeks damages for climate-related impacts.
The initiative will replace a blighted site with 214 new residential units, addressing the city’s urgent housing needs and supporting local economic growth.
Data centers now consume 3% of U.S. energy—a figure set to triple by 2030—driving unprecedented demand, price surges, and urgent calls for infrastructure upgrades.
Green spaces like The Underline in Miami-Dade County enhance mobility, community, and health while reducing urban heat.
Beginning in March 2025, the countywide sales tax will increase from 8.625% to 8.75%, creating an estimated $49 million in annual revenue starting in 2026.
Phoenix has unveiled the Shade Phoenix Plan, a bold initiative to combat rising urban heat with 27,000 new trees and 550 shade structures. The plan prioritizes heat-vulnerable communities, aiming to enhance climate resilience and tree equity citywide.
In October, the EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $100,000 to nonprofit organizations through its extensive grant program.
Homes England’s $68 million investment, approved by HM Treasury, will transform Liverpool’s historic Central Docks with new housing, green spaces, and critical infrastructure.
As hurricanes grow stronger and more destructive, FEMA adapts its response to meet the challenges of a warming world.
UVA researchers advance sustainable construction with graphene-enhanced concrete, reducing emissions by 31% while improving material strength.
By transforming recycled plastic into rapid-deploy homes, the company offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional construction methods.
Sunrun and Orange & Rockland Utilities have activated New York’s largest residential virtual power plant, integrating more than 300 solar-plus-storage systems to stabilize the grid and support clean energy.
171 Garden Heights, a $68 million development by Jad Global Real Estate, combines smart technology and sustainable design to deliver a new standard of luxury living in Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai.
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida. As of Friday morning, the state grappled with significant power outages affecting nearly 1.2 million residents. The …
The relocation addresses Jakarta’s challenges and aims to position Nusantara as a symbol of the nation’s forward-looking aspirations, blending environmental stewardship with modern governance.
The Housing Forum’s new roadmap outlines a strategic five-year plan, addressing policy reform, planning system improvements, and investments in affordable housing to meet this unprecedented challenge.
As cities continue to grow, integrating Agriculture 4.0 into urban environments will be essential for meeting the food demands of an expanding population while supporting the development of greener, more resilient urban systems.
Spearheaded by Governors Jeff Landry of Louisiana and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, the Governors' Coalition for Energy Choice aims to reshape energy policy by expanding consumer choice, cutting regulatory barriers, and opposing expensive mandates that drive up costs.
The village of Maywood is teaming up with the EPA to replace lead water pipes as part of the "Get the Lead Out Initiative." This partnership, fueled by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to ensure clean, safe drinking water for the community’s future.
Eskom has achieved a milestone in its Masibambisane Air Quality Offset (AQO) project, aimed at reducing harmful indoor emissions and improving the quality of life for low-income households near its Mpumalanga power stations.