Climate change and energy

How the grid can ride out winter storms

The eastern half of the US saw a monster snowstorm over the weekend. The good news is the grid has

In 2026, I’m going to be closely watching the price of lithium. If you’re not in the habit of obsessively

Happy New Year! I know it’s a bit late to say, but it never quite feels like the year has

Emissions from air freight have increased by 25% since 2019, according to a 2024 analysis by environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth.

Commercial nuclear reactors all work pretty much the same way. Atoms of a radioactive material split, emitting neutrons. Those bump

For offshore wind power in the US, the new year is bringing new legal battles. On December 22, the Trump

Pollution from textile production—dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium—is common in the waters of the Buriganga River

It’s getting harder to beat the heat. During the summer of 2025, heat waves knocked out power grids in North

Climate news hasn’t been great in 2025. Global greenhouse-gas emissions hit record highs (again). This year is set to be

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