Power outage costs remain a mystery years later
Following a storm that left Texans without electricity, water, and heat, a report shows the complete costs of power outages remain unknown years later.
March 3, 2021 • ~5 min
The Texas blackouts showed how climate extremes threaten energy systems across the US
There will be more weather-driven disasters like February's deep freeze in Texas, and energy planners aren't prepared.
March 2, 2021 • ~9 min
What's really driving coal power's demise?
Contrary to popular belief, falling natural gas prices didn't accelerate coal power plant retirements. Here's what did.
March 1, 2021 • ~6 min
Letter demands action over 'UK nature in freefall'
Wildlife experts urge the Prime Minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.
March 1, 2021 • ~2 min
Noisy natural gas equipment harms bird reproduction
New research shows how noise from natural gas pipeline compressors affects the reproductive success of some songbirds.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~7 min
Most pheasants sold for food 'contain lead shot'
Scientists say a pledge by shooting groups to phase out lead shot has had no detectable effect.
Feb. 24, 2021 • ~4 min
Power outages across the Plains: 4 questions answered about weather-driven blackouts
Heat waves, droughts and deep freezes can all strain the electric grid, leading utilities to impose rolling blackouts. Climate change is likely to make these events more common.
Feb. 16, 2021 • ~9 min
Fossil fuel subsidies amount to hundreds of billions of dollars a year – here's how to get rid of them
The costs that fossil fuels impose on public health through air pollution alone are enormous.
Feb. 11, 2021 • ~7 min
Prehistoric pigments reveal how melanin has shaped bird and mammal evolution
The study reveals changes in the functions of melanin over 500 million years.
Feb. 9, 2021 • ~8 min
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