Climate

For the first time in two decades, Americans are projected to spend less than 2 percent of their disposable income on gasoline in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This marks a 20-year low in fuel spending, a development that has been touted as positive economic news for President Donald Trump and

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city continues to confront the long-term consequences of inadequate flood protection. Recent assessments reveal that New Orleans’ levee and flood wall system is shrinking and deteriorating, posing a serious threat to the region’s safety, economy, and eligibility for federal flood insurance. Experts estimate that $1 billion

For anyone who loves wild animals and the forests they call home, the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in the western United States is deeply alarming. From California to Oregon to Washington, forest fires threaten not only human communities but entire ecosystems. In response, a common approach has emerged: “managing” forests by thinning trees,

In a stunning revelation, former FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton has broken his silence, accusing the Trump administration of delaying aid for communities devastated by natural disasters. Months after being fired, Hamilton directly contradicted the administration’s claims of efficiency in disaster response, warning that officials may even be “lying” to the American people about the true

Introduction: Protecting Our Future Through Preparedness As our climate continues to shift and extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, safeguarding communities means more than emergency reaction—it demands proactive resilience. At Sustainable Action Now, we believe in strengthening systems like FEMA to help communities anticipate, adapt to, and recover from disasters. That’s why we’re