Grist

The next generation of geothermal energy is drawing on decades of talent and technical expertise developed in the oil and gas industries.

Whether it's cloud seeding or covering the Arctic in tiny glass beads, there’s little standing in the way of weather modification.

Trump's aggressive push toward deep-sea mining is putting pressure on global negotiators to act fast to shape deep-sea mining rules.

One year after the Trump administration threw the EPA into chaos, former employees continue to push back—and to dream of an agency reborn.

Misinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down the once-promising program, which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England state.

Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can also boost the snowpack, a critical source of hydration in the American west.

Fighting in the Middle East has meant higher bills for consumers and windfalls for oil and gas companies.

The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff. It may well have been illegal.

The administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday.

It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.

A $2.4 billion upgrade is shaving minutes off Caltrain trips through Silicon Valley, doubling weekend ridership, and reducing riders’ exposure to toxic diesel pollution.

Though tech companies are secretive about their water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of the state’s supply.

The Bad River Band is fighting to stop Line 5 and protect its watershed. Meanwhile, local sheriffs are already tallying the cost of riot gear.

Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.

The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.

As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.

As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.

In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

Nuclear experts aren’t sure the company could manage to make small reactors both cost-effective and scalable.

Utah Republicans are calling for an energy "divorce" from blue states. A major utility just granted part of their wish.