As Earth warms due to climate change, people living near the coasts not only face a higher risk of major hurricanes, but are also more likely to experience a subsequent heat wave while grappling with widespread power outages.

We spend enormous amounts of energy on fighting off the heat in the summer, or throughout the whole year at lower latitudes—about one-tenth of the total worldwide electricity supply.

In many parts of Europe, summer 2022 has been brutal: long periods of drought combined with record high temperatures.

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have examined the dynamic changes in the resilience of UK wastewater treatment works, now known as Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs), and discovered that environmental stressors are increasing the potential for pollution events.

The economy of Southern Africa is rapidly developing, driving a growing demand for electricity.

The ancient crop provides flavor for humans and forage for livestock.

A common weed harbors important clues about how to create drought resistant crops in a world beset by climate change.

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products are better for the environment and for human health when compared with the animal products they are designed to replace, say the authors of a new study.

A collaboration between professors and students at the School of Architecture yielded an eye-catching design with major potential for improving efficiency and sustainability in urban spaces.

Ten financial actors can accelerate a transition away from fossil fuels