Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.

It’s the event of the season—for avian enthusiasts, that is.  Across the Western Hemisphere, around 80,000 volunteers take part in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) each year, tallying birds...

EPA announced that it would re-evaluate its scientific review of fluoride in drinking water and potentially update the federal drinking water standards. This is a curious move from an agency that has spent the last year pausing and eliminating regulations for toxic chemicals.

Late last year, Louisiana utility regulators quietly approved a new approach for handling electricity infrastructure proposals for powering large customers—a change that could force ratepayers in the state to pay more than half of the costs of powering a given AI data center. The Louisiana Public Service Commission’s (LPSC) new approach—introduced by Commissioner Coussan, and

A loud whirring sound emanates from Maintenance Shop 1 as Gio D’Achiardi arrives for work. He checks in with his team, some of whom are sanding a large plank of wood,  and sets the day's agenda...

Who doesn’t love a Northern Cardinal? The appeal of these abundant, widespread songbirds is undeniable: They brighten drab winter days with a pop of bright red. Weeks before spring, they’re among...

Spoiler: It’s got something to do with the fossil fuel industry and their insatiable thirst for profits.

On January 8th, UCS released its second recent report on the intersection of extreme weather, climate change, and the electric grid. Power After the Storm builds off the previously released Keeping Everyone’s Lights On, taking a closer look at the extreme weather events that have caused the most serious power outages over the past decade