Heatwaves in June and July 2026 disrupted multiple electricity sources across Europe, including nuclear reactors that shut down and gas plants with reduced efficiency, though impacts vary by technology type.

A new study finds that replacing even a relatively new gas car with an electric vehicle results in approximately 50 percent lifetime emissions savings, contradicting the notion that keeping existing vehicles is environmentally preferable.

Disabled people face survival-level challenges during heatwaves, from guide dogs overheating to powered wheelchairs with depleting batteries, yet public emergency guidance often overlooks their specific needs.

Nebraska communities receiving renewable energy tax revenue have funded major infrastructure projects, but money distribution is heavily concentrated in just 10 of 93 counties, creating significant disparities across the state.

Scientists have identified a new category of extreme weather event called “snow eaters”—heat waves marked by sustained above-freezing temperatures that dramatically accelerate snowmelt across the Western United States.

A British arable farmer takes an unusual August holiday due to severe heatwave damage, reporting harvest yields down 20% and limited fieldwork ahead.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged climate change fueled devastating UK wildfires while simultaneously launching consultations to weaken electric vehicle sales targets and consider North Sea oil drilling.

A debate has emerged over whether the UK should prioritize cheaper electricity or cleaner power generation to meet net-zero targets, with rising energy costs making the transition to electric vehicles and heat pumps financially challenging for households.

Utah’s solar generation exceeded all other electricity sources for the first time in May 2026, accounting for nearly a third of the state’s power and marking a significant shift from its historical dependence on coal.

Wildfires across Europe and the wider northern hemisphere contribute approximately 10% of the UK’s particle pollution, with smoke traveling thousands of miles and potentially affecting air quality for months.

The Trump administration has terminated or stalled billions of dollars in federal Department of Energy grants for grid improvement projects across the country, affecting utilities and communities nationwide.

Research shows severe flooding can lead to elevated overdose death rates in economically stressed Appalachian communities for at least a decade afterward, disrupting addiction treatment services and increasing trauma.