The July 4th flooding has become the first major disaster to expose the grave effects of Trump’s new food and hunger policies.

Eight months past a federal deadline, more than 90 percent of at-risk Chicagoans haven’t been told their drinking water could be unsafe.

A lot of information about the changing climate has disappeared under President Donald Trump’s second term, but the erasure of the National Climate Assessments is “by far the biggest loss we’ve seen,” ...

From packing an emergency kit to navigating FEMA aid to finding legal services and mental health resources, this is a comprehensive guide to surviving and coping with natural disasters.

On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and ...

Experts suggested that more data and education are needed as Texas and the rest of the country build in known flood plains.

Grist and The Salt Lake Tribune have teamed up to jointly fund a reporting position that will work with both newsrooms to ...

A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

Fireflies are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss. A few landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a ...

Natural disasters include all types of severe weather, including winter storms, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. Extreme heat, though not considered an official disaster by FEMA, can ...

A new state law that redefines natural gas as a “green” energy source was adapted from language written by a right-wing think tank.

A guide to navigating early and absentee voting, as well as what to expect on Election Day, should a disaster affect your ...