Energy

What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.

For decades, American politicians have been slow to take on climate change and curb carbon dioxide emissions, under the assumption that doing so might...

Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar

This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and...

A 9-Million-Ton Tournament: Why the 2026 World Cup Could Be Football’s Biggest Climate Challenge Yet

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest tournament in football history. It may also become the most polluting. A new study...

ChatGPT Hits 1 Billion Users as OpenAI Eyes IPO: What This Means for Energy, Emissions, and Climate Goals

Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing at a pace few technologies have ever matched. In May 2026, ChatGPT became the fastest app in history to...

More than AC: Ways to prepare now for extreme heat

As the Pacific Northwest heads toward another hot, dry summer, there’s help available now for projects that could keep your home cooler during the...

Waymo and B2U Unlock a Second Life for EV Batteries with Grid-Scale Storage

As electricity demand rises and renewable energy grows in the U.S., battery storage is key. Waymo has launched a battery repurposing program to give...

SMRs Set for Breakout: Global Nuclear Capacity Forecast to Jump Nearly Sixfold by 2030

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are moving from concept to commercial reality. A new forecast from GlobalData suggests global SMR capacity could increase nearly sixfold...

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