Energy

Pete Kohnstam, from the fiber-optic company Nexans, discusses the initiative to link Texas with the US national power grid. Getty Images

Expert breaks down DOE plan to connect Texas with the national power grid

New York City is introducing solar-powered school buses that not only transport students but also store and supply energy to the local grid. First Student

NYC’s solar school buses transport kids and power the community

CNN claims Fox News edited Trump's barbershop visit, omitting false claims and rambling comments to create a seamless segment. Donald Trump via Instagram

Is the alleged $15,000 energy bill from Trump’s NYC barbershop visit accurate?

The global shift to renewable energy has relied on coal to meet rising electricity demands, delaying the projected peak in coal consumption. Getty Images

Coal is powering the world’s renewable energy transition

Researchers have rediscovered the "Mekong Ghost," a fish feared extinct for nearly two decades, offering hope for the Mekong River. @cambodianess

Rare fish feared extinct rediscovered in Southeast Asia

An $860 million federal solar investment in Puerto Rico comes as locals say existing projects have caused flooding and higher energy costs. Getty Images

Puerto Rico’s solar energy push comes with flooding and higher electric bills

China has activated the world’s largest wind turbine, raising concerns about its potential impacts on weather patterns and the environment. Getty Images

Scientists fear the world’s largest wind turbine will change the weather

Israel has launched a series of attacks on branches of the bank they say Hezbollah uses. AP Images

Israel targets Hezbollah’s financial operations

Apple's secret partnership with Chinese automaker BYD to develop a custom battery for its self-driving car project has been revealed. Getty Images

Apple’s secret partnership with Chinese automaker BYD revealed

Xiaomeisha Ocean World in China is facing backlash after visitors discovered its advertised whale shark was a robotic model. AP Images

Chinese aquarium accused of misleading visitors with robotic whale shark display

Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project Getty Images

Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project

The decision comes as a blow to more than 20 Republican-led states and industry groups that had sought to block the regulations. Getty Images

Supreme Court allows Biden’s EPA to enforce regulations on power plants

The growing challenge of recycling aging renewable energy infrastructure has some companies working to find cost-effective solutions. Paula Duhatschek/CBC

Pheasant hatchery filled with solar panels part of clean energy’s recycling problem

Google is buying energy from Kairos Power's small modular reactors, as more tech companies are investing in nuclear facilities. Getty Images

Google invests in SMRs as more tech companies go nuclear for energy needs

Mysterious white blobs have been washing ashore along Canada’s coastline, prompting investigations by the Coast Guard and marine experts. Philip Grace via Facebook

Mysterious white blobs found along Canada’s coastline prompt investigations

Parrots are causing power outages and other disruptions in an Argentinian town as the birds, driven by deforestation, overwhelm the area. Reuters

Parrots overwhelm Argentinian town, leading to local power outages

Discover how a hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage aims to set new land speed records, built by students at the University of Warwick. warwick.ac.uk

Sewage-fueled hydrogen car aims for speed record

Amid severe drought and water riots, Algeria is investing $5.4 billion to expand its desalination capacity. Getty Images

Algeria invests billions in desalination amid severe drought, water riots

Switzerland is set to pilot a project installing solar panels on train tracks, although concerns about safety remain. Sun-Ways

Switzerland to install solar panels on train tracks, safety concerns remain

The World Wildlife Fund's 2024 report warns of severe global biodiversity loss, but some researchers question the accuracy of its findings. Getty Images

WWF report warns of rapid biodiversity loss, some experts question the findings

Tesla unveiled its fully autonomous Cybercab prototype, hours after former President Trump voiced concerns about self-driving technology. Tesla

Tesla unveils Cybercab just hours after Trump criticizes autonomous vehicles

A startup founded by Robinhood's former CEO aims to overcome the limitations of solar energy by using a constellation of satellites in space. AetherFlux

Startup aims to overcome a major solar energy problem with space-based power

The world’s first semisubmersible wind farm may offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to offshore wind challenges. Getty Images

World’s first semisubmersible turbines may help solve offshore wind concerns

Rio Tinto has bought Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, capitalizing on China's oversupply-driven price drop and rising demand for the metal. Reuters

Mining giant closes $6.7B lithium deal as China’s oversupply impacts metal’s price