When communities don't meet criteria for government funding, donations and volunteer organizations are left to fill the gaps

Water system expert Robert E. Criss wades into the consequences and solutions to climate-fueled disasters

Here are five things you can do to be ready when a natural disaster strikes

In 2011, the Army Corps of Engineers detonated the levee that protected the rural town in Missouri

The orchestra is a nonprofit group of volunteers that performs music for the community

Climate change exacerbates racial and social inequities as some families receive less FEMA aid

Vox dives into the local roll cart debate, recycling rules, Columbia's landfill and more

From flowering fairways to recycled roadways, A.L. Gustin Golf Course, BlueBird Composting and more are creating a more sustainable planet

Take our quiz to learn some do's and don'ts for recycling properly

Alfred Patenaude and Justin Deueber share where your trash bags go after you dump them

Local nature-lovers share their tips for achieving a greener life

Vox takes a look at the ins and outs, highs and lows of trash processing at Columbia's landfill

The Vox visuals team documents the trash around Columbia

Check out these organizations that help keep Columbia sparkling clean

Many Columbians feel strongly about whether the city should switch to roll carts or stick to the pay-as-you-throw system

How the discussion about climate change became focused on personal impact instead of the corporations that are actually causing it

Vox chats with Eric Hempel, who's been on the job since August