Yes, Puerto Rico and any other storm-vulnerable location could benefit from on-site solar and battery backup, but it's…
On Nov. 2 the White House posted a detailed climate science report without comment. The Trump administration is unlikely…
With better access to energy, women in developing nations could spend more time working or in school. But Energy Secretary…
Many countries around the world are vulnerable to wildfires, but a fire engineer warns that most are not spending enough…
When lawyers represent the interests of abused animals in the courtroom, they help human victims too.
Advocates say daylight saving time saves energy and wins wars. But studies show that injuries and illnesses rise when the…
Millions of Americans rely on public transit to get to school, work or stores, but many can't get the service they need.…
The fracking boom has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air toxics…
Fire is part of the ecology in much of California, but recent wildfires have caused much more damage than past burns of…
The media and policymakers often say a 'perfect storm' of environmental factors cause wildfires but that ignores…
Brazil has been throwing money at Amazonian cattle farmers, hoping they'll adopt 'greener' crops like fruit…
A California fire expert explains why municipalities need to reassess urban fire risk and take steps to learn how to coexist…
Marine microalgae are full of nutrients and can be raised indoors using much less land and water than meat or even plants.…
Epidemiologists study disease outbreaks in populations to determine who gets sick and why. In the wake of this year's…
According to the UN, world hunger is rising for the first time in 15 years. The answer is not only growing more food, but…
Wildfires in California have triggered a public health emergency. One threat is smoke inhalation: Some air readings have…
Using ride-hailing services full-time would mean avoiding the hassles of owning a car. But it could cost less, too – depending…
Two moves by the Trump administration signal a dramatic shift in energy policy to favor coal and nuclear, but markets forces…
The Trump administration is committed to deregulating industry, as it's done with the EPA Clean Power Plan. But a historian…
For 50 years California has used laws and policies to manage development alongs its 1,100-mile coastline and preserve public…