Monserrat Menendez

In the aftermath of Los Angeles's devastating wildfires, survivors face a brutal truth: their neighborhoods won't return for nearly a decade. But what if that forced pause isn't a setback, it's an...

I write about sustainability for a living. Climate innovation, sustainable design, environmental justice, it's my world. But here's the truth: I've spent more sleepless nights than I care to admit wondering...

Texas loves to celebrate its renewable energy boom. The state leads the nation in wind and solar, breaks battery-storage records, and is widely recognized as the future of American energy. But this...

Immigration enforcement is quietly undermining America’s climate goals. As ICE raids sweep through construction sites, they don’t just detain workers, they stall green projects, deepen labor shortages...

In 1856, while the world was focused on the Industrial Revolution's promise of progress, an amateur scientist named Eunice Foote was conducting experiments in her home that would reveal...

Why communities remain vulnerable despite better forecasts and stronger storms. Imagine this: A deadly storm is forecasted days in advance. Alerts go out, and state agencies are activated. But when disaster hits, people still die.