After so many smoke-filled summers and record-setting burns, residents of Western North America are no strangers to wildfires. Still, many questions are circulating about why forest fires are becoming larger and more severe – and what can Read more…
Northern California has some of the strongest offshore winds in the U.S., with immense potential to produce clean energy. But it has a problem. Its continental shelf drops off quickly, making building traditional wind turbines directly Read more…
Setting up integrated assessment of the nitrogen cycle and fluxes within regional and global food systems, will be essential to correctly curb nitrogen dioxide emissions, according to experts. Air pollution, mainly from burning fossil fuels, Read more…
Both New York and Seattle are in the process of electing their Mayors. Because these cities are very liberal, the key election to watch for is the Democratic primary. Unless something unexpected were to occur Read more…
The Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS) reported the U.S. homeownership rate declined to 65.4% in the second quarter of 2021. Compared to prior reports, the data was affected less significantly by the pandemic, since Read more…
The count of open construction jobs increased in April to 357,000 unfilled positions, according to data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The housing market remains hot and requires additional labor, Read more…
The first quarter 2021 Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) showed that single-family home building continued to shift to low-density and low-cost markets, a trend stemming largely from the COVID-19 pandemic and first reported in the second quarter Read more…
A new analysis published in the journal Nature Sustainability has revealed the most common items polluting the world’s oceans and it calls for urgent action to curb the flow of garbage into marine ecosystems. The research was Read more…
Environment, social and governance (ESG) investing is rapidly evolving and soaring—in popularity, performance and tools. But will it make a difference in corporate behavior? Investing is no longer just about financial returns. It’s about the Read more…
We receive weather forecasts and warnings from the National Weather Service, and the National Ocean Service provides critical information about the ocean. Both organizations fall within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Increasingly, climate services are recognized Read more…