Alexandra Tempus
Environmental Lawyers Gear Up for Fighting Climate Change in the Courts
Taking a page from the anti-tobacco movement, lawyers are laying the groundwork for lawsuits against fossil fuel companies and energy producers for the impacts of climate change.
Study Says East and Gulf Coasts Might See Tripling of Flood Events by 2030
The Union of Concerned Scientists says increasing frequency of soggy streets from Miami, Florida to Portland, Maine as climate change causes sea levels to rise.
Many Homes Rebuilt After Hurricane Sandy Are Likely Headed Back Underwater
New York City is spending millions to rebuild waterfront homes destroyed by the massive storm, ignoring the threat of rising sea levels due to climate change.