Roughly 35 affordable housing units are available for every 100 extremely low-income households across the country, according to a new NLIHC report.

The Federal Reserve aims to hold rates steady, but Trump’s push for cuts could politicize monetary policy, risking market stability. This tension may impact commercial real estate, with borrowing and ...

About two-thirds of land parcels in the city would be considered at risk of damage from wildfire, up from about 35% a decade ago. The changes would require builders to construct more homes with firepr...

President’s move to expand tree cutting across 280m acres evades rules to protect endangered species

HUD has already awarded more than $1B in grants and loans to a variety of affordable housing projects.

The reality is that there is no “national energy emergency” as suggested by an executive order signed by Donald Trump, nor inadequate electric generating capacity or reliance on foreign energy. The en...

A columnist says that constructing resilient, net zero buildings can transform communities.

Lynn Dekleva, who recently took a senior role at the agency, once led an aggressive effort by industry to block regulations on formaldehyde.

Since 2011, 22 congressional districts have been struck by 12 or more disasters—and 77.3% of those are represented by Republican House members.

The agency issued an internal memo saying it would “pause” a regulation directing that schools, libraries and other public facilities damaged by disasters be rebuilt safely.

A new report identifies the most vulnerable areas to climate migration and soaring insurance prices.

Saket Soni, founder of Resilience Force, says skilled restoration workers, with a range of legal statuses, are doing the arduous task of repairing US cities affected by disasters

On the eve of a major US political transition and geopolitical shifts globally, Amory Lovins explores why Applied Hope is as relevant today as it has ever been, and how it will continue to guide RMI i...

French agrivoltaics company Sun'Agri says that two of its facilities increased grape yields by 20% to 60% in 2024, compared to areas without solar panels. The PV modules helped regulate temperature fl...

Beyond the Scandal - the real work of COP

The huge and widening disparity in well-being in the United States and globally must be addressed for climate action to succeed.

The importance of climate risk data in real estate is growing as extreme weather events driven by climate change increasingly affect property markets. Platforms like Zillow and Realtor.com have begun ...

Buildings need to be resilient in the face of both acute and chronic wind impacts, especially with the trends toward greater wind-pressure event intensity.

Empowering communities to thrive in a warming world.

ING said any new loans it makes must now have a minimum sustainability standard, and its borrowers need a plan to cut carbon.

Regardless of how we feel, technology is here to stay and, with thoughtful application, can provide tremendous benefits.

After a disaster, time is of the essence. Roofs need to be repaired to prevent additional water damage, wet carpeting, gypsum board, and insulation must be removed quickly to prevent mold growth.

What is a zero-emissions building? Various organizations have tried to answer this question in recent years, and it has been the subject of vigorous debate