Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway, scientists say.
A new study finds that replacing a gas vehicle with an electric one yields roughly 50 percent lifetime emissions savings, even when swapping a nearly new car.
In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source
Utah’s solar generation surpassed all other electricity sources for the first time in May 2026, marking a significant milestone in the state’s shift away from coal-dependent power production.
Is it getting too hot for summer school?
Extreme heat is forcing summer school programs across the U.S. to cancel classes, move instruction indoors, and implement emergency measures as aging school infrastructure lacks adequate cooling systems.
It’s official: Data centers are slowing America’s shift away from coal
The expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence has driven a 4 percent increase in U.S. power sector carbon emissions, reversing decades of decline and extending the life of aging coal plants.
Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society may relocate its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular flowering shrub’s survival in the south.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of cooling strategies, with debate intensifying over whether air conditioning should be embraced despite environmental and equity concerns.