Commentary and Analysis

As cities across the nation overhaul their aging water systems, Chicago officials say it is up to homeowners to decide whether it is worth replacing pipes at their own expense.

The vulnerability of the U.S. electrical grid was illustrated in 2003, when the largest blackout in US history left 50 million people in darkness.

Threats like water scarcity, urbanization, and climate change require governments to be flexible, and to build flexibility into their institutions.

Cities—especially a select number of influential, or global, cities—will take their place alongside nation-states as key actors shaping our world.

Michael Tiboris discusses the systemic racism behind the Flint water crisis.

Survey results indicate Americans rate climate change as a lower priority than other foreign policy concerns. However, many believe the US government should do more to address the issue.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor a range of policies to reduce energy dependence, economic growth takes priority.

Although reducing energy dependence remains a top priority among Americans, a debate over energy production versus environmental protection is gaining traction.