Homes in wildfire-prone areas could be built to better withstand blazes without increasing the cost of construction.

Global warming may push millions of Americans away from the coast, and the U.S. isn't prepared for the consequences.

A paradox of California's wildfire epidemic is that it already has one of the most aggressive building codes.

The latest scenes of destruction from Hurricane Michael could generate better laws and regulations around the country.

The FEMA director chastised Americans failing to heed evacuation warnings and failure of many people to carry insurance.

The breaking waves could turn the algae into an airborne toxin, spreading the risk beyond the reach of the storm surge.

Homes that flood keep getting rebuilt with public money, only to flood again.

The deluge has already killed at least 13 people and left entire communities under water.