Commentary and Analysis

Officials in Cape Town, South Africa, say they could soon be the first major city to run out of water. Michael Tiboris cites three reasons for this crisis.

Cities must step up when nation-states ignore the devastating impacts and economic costs of climate change, sea level rise, and environmental degradation.

Chicago elected officials and environmental leaders react to President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord.

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.