Britain Is Quitting Coal. The World Is Watching.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.
Natural Gas Annual
(Mon, 30 Sep 2024) U.S. dry natural gas production increased year over year in 2023 for the third consecutive year, according to the 2023 <em>Natural Gas Annual</em>. Dry natural gas production was the highest for any year on record, dating back to 1930. Natural gas consumption also increased year over year in 2023.
N.Y.C. Tap Water May Taste Different During Upcoming Tunnel Shutdown
The city has famously delicious drinking water. Forced repairs to the Delaware Aqueduct may lessen its quality.
Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Taxing Utilities. Can A.I. Help?
From hurricanes to wildfires, a new generation of technologies could help utilities better plan for the risk of extreme weather to their electric grid.
Woman Gets 18 Years for White Supremacist Plot to Shoot Power Stations
Sarah Clendaniel, 36, planned to destroy the power grid for the Baltimore region by shooting electrical substations, the authorities said. Her lawyers asked for 10 years, citing early trauma.
Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Mile After Mile in the West Bank
Videos from Tulkarm and Jenin show bulldozers destroying infrastructure and businesses, as well as soldiers impeding local emergency responders.
The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight
It looks like and feels like a regular street. But beneath the surface, six layers are working to keep rainwater from overwhelming New York City neighborhoods.
The Deadly Pager Attacks in Lebanon
Readers discuss the wave of attacks in Lebanon. Also: Donald Trump’s golf outing; the state of bridges in America; the importance of voting.
Floods Wreak Havoc Across Four Continents
Flooding events around the world share a common factor of an atmosphere made warmer by climate change. What can be done to help citizens prepare?
G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers
After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters.