How Trees Destroyed by the L.A. Fires Are Being Recycled Into New Lumber

Angel City Lumber says it will likely be able to produce enough low-cost, millwork-grade board for 500 rebuilt homes—and provide some closure along with them.

America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025 | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Now in its 38th year, the National Trust’s annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places has proven to be a highly effective tool for shining a light on the threats facing our nation’s...

Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Energy System

This energy storage technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind power—and its deployment is growing exponentially.

Why Florida’s Condo Owners Are So Desperate to Sell

Insurance increases, special assessments and limited financing options have sharply elevated costs.

As Gulf of Mexico Rises, Who Along Coast Is Most Vulnerable?

Tide gauge data shows Mississippi Coast waters rose 8 inches in the last 30 years. Scientists predict the water will rise 18 inches in the next three decades and could rise another 3.84 feet by the...

Workers farm at night to avoid intense heat – but it can lead to other negative effects

From farm workers in Brazil to India and the US midwest, shifting to a schedule where it’s dark out could mean dangerous conditions and less food

Hurricane Milton: what does it actually take to evacuate during a weather crisis?

While Florida residents are being told to flee before the hurricane makes landfall, it may not be possible for all

Why sprawling Fort Worth is doubling down on green space

A new report from the Trust for Public Land shows a strong correlation between investment in parks and green space and economic vitality.

Stages Mississippi • fall 2024