Why Today’s Plug‑In Hybrids Fall Short—and What EREVs Could Do Better
Studies show many plug-in hybrids rely far more on gasoline than expected—some using 42–67% more fuel than their EPA labels suggest.
What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere
US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.
“An Oil Spill in the Sky”— Another Consequence of Delaying Offshore Wind
This winter has been hitting hard across the United States, as many can attest firsthand. In New England, where I live, temperatures in the single-digits—and at times dipping below zero—caused energy demand to soar. And that, in turn, has led to some serious air pollution from local oil-fired power plants. Given New England’s abundant clean
What Does the New Partnership Between Canada and China Tell Us about Future Chinese Foreign Policy?
If more countries join Canada in breaking from the US government, China could alter its policies and possibly help end the war in Ukraine.
Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm
Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?
How the New ‘H Is for Hawk’ Movie Brought its Goshawk Stars to the Screen
Scroll to the end to view the trailer for this movie. From its very first moments, the movie H Is for Hawk shines its spotlight on the beauty and power of the goshawk. The film’s opening credits...
How the New ‘H Is for Hawk’ Movie Brought its Goshawk Stars to the Screen
Scroll to the end to view the trailer for this movie. From its very first moments, the movie H Is for Hawk shines its spotlight on the beauty and power of the goshawk. The film’s opening credits...
California is Lagging on Wind Development. Why?
To achieve its clean energy goals, the state will need new wind power— far more than what its got today.
Nuestra América: El hemisferio occidental le pertenece a todos sus habitantes, no solamente a Estados Unidos
“Cree el aldeano vanidoso que el mundo entero es su aldea, y con tal que él quede de alcalde, o le mortifique al rival que le quitó la novia, o le crezcan en la alcancía los ahorros, ya da por bueno el orden universal…” -José Martí, Nuestra América En apenas las primeras semanas del 2026,
Nuestra América: The Western Hemisphere Belongs to All Its People, Not Just to the United States
A narrowly-defined hemisphere in the service of the geopolitical interests of the Trump administration and its fossil fuel allies leaves out nearly one billion people who live outside of the United States.
Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.
Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games
Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.