Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has updated its MiEJScreen tool, which maps how environmental contamination intersects with health
Interactive Map Reveals U.S. Neighborhoods Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
Grist's staff writer, Kate Yoder, reports on an interactive map released by the Environmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M University, offering an unprecedented level of detail on the vulnerability of U.S. neighborhoods to climate change impacts. Published on October 2, 2023, the map covers over 70,000 census tracts, providing insights into environmental risks such as fire, flooding, and pollution, coupled with factors affecting communities' ability to cope with hazards. The "Climate Vulnerability Index" aims to assist communities in securing funding from climate-related legislation. The data reveals that all of the country's ten most vulnerable counties are in the South, with half located in Louisiana, emphasizing the link between poverty, health issues, and climate risks. The map serves as a tool for informed decision-making and equitable climate justice initiatives.
Black homeowners in Elba, Alabama, face a worsening flooding crisis as insurance companies pull out of the region due to climate change.
Germany has equipped over 550,000 apartments with balcony solar systems, known as “balkonkraftwerk”, providing renters an accessible way to generate renewable energy.
Nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent but often overlooked greenhouse gas, has drawn increased attention as global efforts to combat climate change intensify.
The EPA has awarded $53 million in grants to 133 community groups to monitor air quality in underserved areas, aiming to address gaps in air monitoring.
Following the tragic death of 12-year-old Yahushua Robinson during an extreme heatwave, California has enacted a new law aimed at protecting students from extreme weather.
An MIT study examines the increasing risks of heat exposure in U.S. prisons, highlighting how climate change worsens the vulnerability of incarcerated populations.
Despite calls from the United Nations to address environmental discrimination in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley," little progress has been made.
Louisiana's Black communities are facing severe health impacts from the rapid expansion of methane facilities
A new study examines how neighborhood perceptions influence gentrification, focusing on Houston's Northside, a predominantly Latino neighborhood.
Advocates are urging the EPA to continue enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, a critical tool in addressing environmental justice.
Over the past 20 years, microplastics have been found in virtually every ecosystem, including the human body, with growing concerns about their potential harm.
Texas is experiencing significant growth in clean energy jobs, now employing over 250,000 workers, surpassing the oil and gas sector.
Researchers at Emory University are mapping tick populations in Georgia as rising temperatures, driven by climate change, expand the range of ticks like the lone star tick.
New research published in *Earth’s Future* reveals that most U.S. cities have avoided building in floodplains since 2001, contradicting common assumptions about risky development.