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The U.S. power grid isn’t one big machine — it’s three. That’s a problem for blackout season

America’s grid isn’t national — and that’s exactly why neighbors can’t always keep the lights on.

By Sufan Jiang, Fangxing Fran Li and The ConversationMay 30, 2026
Asia is already grappling with a fuel crisis. A ‘Super El Nino’ threatens to make things worse
Asia is already grappling with a fuel crisis. A ‘Super El Nino’ threatens to make things worse
By Angelica AngMay 28, 2026
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The river that supplies 40 million Americans is down to 23% — and about to make a $25 million bet on one fish
By Dorany Pineda, Brittany Peterson and The Associated PressMay 27, 2026
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America’s largest oil export hub is so starved of water that it’s been illegal to have a green lawn for 2 years
By Michelle Hummel and The ConversationMay 25, 2026
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BP ousts chairman months into his tenure, citing ‘important governance standards, oversight and conduct’ concerns
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressMay 26, 2026
As the U.S. and Europe pull back from global climate aid, can Asian funders fill the gap?
As the U.S. and Europe pull back from global climate aid, can Asian funders fill the gap?
By Angelica AngMay 25, 2026
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Several musicians said they were misled about the ‘Great American State Fair’ and dropped out. So Trump is stepping in as the main act
PoliticsSeveral musicians said they were misled about the ‘Great American State Fair’ and dropped out. So Trump is stepping in as the main act
By Jesse Bedayn, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 30, 2026
Oil bosses warn prices will soar in a matter of weeks as inventories near unprecedented lows — ‘I mean really, really low levels’
EnergyOil bosses warn prices will soar in a matter of weeks as inventories near unprecedented lows — ‘I mean really, really low levels’
By Jason MaMay 30, 2026
SoftBank plans up to €75 billion investment in French AI centers
AISoftBank plans up to €75 billion investment in French AI centers
By Benoit Berthelot and BloombergMay 30, 2026
After a judge ordered Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center, president says it will ‘soon be closed, probably never to open again’
LawAfter a judge ordered Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center, president says it will ‘soon be closed, probably never to open again’
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 30, 2026
U.S. military fires missile into engine room of blockade runner after it ignored more than 20 warnings while trying to enter an Iranian port
PoliticsU.S. military fires missile into engine room of blockade runner after it ignored more than 20 warnings while trying to enter an Iranian port
By Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressMay 30, 2026
After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA’s entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO soon
InnovationAfter Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA’s entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO soon
By Jason MaMay 30, 2026
Snowflake CEO says monster quarter shows why software firms need new pricing models to thrive in AI age
AISnowflake CEO says monster quarter shows why software firms need new pricing models to thrive in AI age
By Sebastian HerreraMay 30, 2026
Damn the torpedoes — More ships are quietly slipping through the Strait of Hormuz as helicopters scare off Iran’s fast-attack boats
EnergyDamn the torpedoes — More ships are quietly slipping through the Strait of Hormuz as helicopters scare off Iran’s fast-attack boats
By Jason MaMay 30, 2026
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EnvironmentThe ‘Octopus Garden’ is real and it’s an ingenious way to use an extinct volcano ‘hot tub’ for quick egg-hatching
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  • New York City’s shark attack came despite heightened monitoring—with drones
    EnvironmentNew York City’s shark attack came despite heightened monitoring—with drones
    By Chris MorrisAugust 8, 2023
U.S. ambassador to Japan will publicly eat Fukushima fish in a show of support amid radioactive water release outrage
EnvironmentU.S. ambassador to Japan will publicly eat Fukushima fish in a show of support amid radioactive water release outrage
By Chloe TaylorAugust 24, 2023
There’s no such thing as a ‘climate haven’ away from disaster risks as national emergencies multiply
EnvironmentThere’s no such thing as a ‘climate haven’ away from disaster risks as national emergencies multiply
By Julie Arbit, Brad Bottoms, Earl Lewis and The ConversationAugust 23, 2023
Our old fridges and air conditioners are still emitting super pollutants–and their climate impact is equal to the emissions of the entire country of Switzerland
CommentaryOur old fridges and air conditioners are still emitting super pollutants–and their climate impact is equal to the emissions of the entire country of Switzerland
By Megesh TiwariAugust 23, 2023
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ConferencesThe costs of extreme heat, at least $100B a year, will rise to staggering levels, says the former Fed economist who’s so influential they named a recession indicator after her
By Paige HagyAugust 22, 2023
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FinanceHow America’s hotbed of progressive economics borrowed from Milton Friedman to pressure the ultrawealthy on climate change
By Irina IvanovaAugust 22, 2023
  • Mining companies push back as Biden set to announce new Grand Canyon national monument in Arizona: ‘We need uranium’
    PoliticsMining companies push back as Biden set to announce new Grand Canyon national monument in Arizona: ‘We need uranium’
    By Chris Megerian, Terry Tang and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2023
Kansas City Public Schools sends students home early because of the ‘intense heat wave’
EnvironmentKansas City Public Schools sends students home early because of the ‘intense heat wave’
By Chris MorrisAugust 22, 2023
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket tests in Texas are emitting so much methane you can see it from space
EnvironmentJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket tests in Texas are emitting so much methane you can see it from space
By Zachary R. Mider and BloombergAugust 21, 2023
California braces for ‘life-threatening flooding’ and up to $2 billion in damage and loss from Tropical Storm Hilary
EnvironmentCalifornia braces for ‘life-threatening flooding’ and up to $2 billion in damage and loss from Tropical Storm Hilary
By Brian K. Sullivan and BloombergAugust 20, 2023
Hurricane Hilary has Southern California preparing for first tropical storm in 84 years: ‘A whole summer and fall amount of rain coming in probably 6 to 12 hours’
EnvironmentHurricane Hilary has Southern California preparing for first tropical storm in 84 years: ‘A whole summer and fall amount of rain coming in probably 6 to 12 hours’
By Ignacio Martinez, Julie Watson and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2023
FEMA has paid Maui fire survivors $4 million so far—and overall damage in the area could top $3 billion
EnvironmentFEMA has paid Maui fire survivors $4 million so far—and overall damage in the area could top $3 billion
By Ken Sweet, Mae Anderson and The Associated PressAugust 18, 2023
  • Automakers are bashing the EPA plan for emissions limits. Environmentalists contend ‘it isn’t enough’
    EnvironmentAutomakers are bashing the EPA plan for emissions limits. Environmentalists contend ‘it isn’t enough’
    By Tom Krisher and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2023
Hawaii residents fear ‘climate gentrification’ after devastating Maui fires cause $3.2B in property losses
EnvironmentHawaii residents fear ‘climate gentrification’ after devastating Maui fires cause $3.2B in property losses
By Isabella O'Malley, Jennifer McDermott and The Associated PressAugust 18, 2023
SpaceX delays rocket launch as tropical storm approaches California for the first time in 84 years
EnvironmentSpaceX delays rocket launch as tropical storm approaches California for the first time in 84 years
By The Associated PressAugust 18, 2023
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EnvironmentHawaii’s governor wants to suspend the housing market ‘to make sure that no one is victimized from a land grab’
By Bobby Caina Calvan, Christopher Weber, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and The Associated PressAugust 17, 2023
Section of the SUNOCO Mariner II East Pipeline construction in Exton, PA.
EnvironmentGas industry activity linked to asthma, and rare cancer in children in ‘bombshell’ report
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2023
Startup developing technology for sucking carbon from air just sold to a Warren Buffett-backed oil giant for $1.1 billion
EnvironmentStartup developing technology for sucking carbon from air just sold to a Warren Buffett-backed oil giant for $1.1 billion
By Kevin Crowley and BloombergAugust 15, 2023
‘I heard buzz, buzz’: Downed power lines are a prime suspect in at least some of Maui’s devastating wildfires
Environment‘I heard buzz, buzz’: Downed power lines are a prime suspect in at least some of Maui’s devastating wildfires
By Jennifer McDermott, Bernard Condon, Michael Biesecker and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2023
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Environment‘The gods are angry’: How climate change is reshaping one of the world’s oldest religions from bliss to punishment
By David L. Haberman and The ConversationAugust 15, 2023
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EnvironmentGen Z activists just won a first-of-its-kind trial against the state of Montana for violating their right to a clean environment
By Matthew Brown, Amy Beth Hanson and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2023
A firefighter puts water on a smoldering stump in California
EnvironmentCalifornia’s fire risk just hit its highest level of the year
By Chris MorrisAugust 14, 2023
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EnvironmentExploding house in Pennsylvania draws at least 18 fire departments: ‘It’s just tragic, I mean, it looks like a war zone — it looks like a bomb hit our neighborhood’
By The Associated PressAugust 13, 2023
‘You can’t do a lot with a closed landfill’: Why a solar farm near London is being built on trash
Environment‘You can’t do a lot with a closed landfill’: Why a solar farm near London is being built on trash
By Priscila Azevedo Rocha and BloombergAugust 12, 2023
The Maui fire is affecting and displacing thousands of pets. Here’s how you can help
EnvironmentThe Maui fire is affecting and displacing thousands of pets. Here’s how you can help
By Chris MorrisAugust 11, 2023
Trapping ambient CO2 could be a game-changing breakthrough in the fight against climate change.
PoliticsBiden administration makes largest ever investment in ‘engineered carbon removal’, spending $1.2 billion to vacuum up climate-warming gases in the air
By Isabella O'Malley and The Associated PressAugust 11, 2023
Wildfires devasted the island of Maui.
EnvironmentMaui counts at least 55 dead as Lahaina residents had little warning before flames engulfed their town
By The Associated PressAugust 11, 2023
Maui wildfires
EnvironmentMaui wildfire devastates crown jewels of local heritage: ‘All the places that are tourist areas, that are Hawaiian history, are gone, and that can’t be replaced’
By Mark Thiessen, Audrey McAvoy and The Associated PressAugust 10, 2023
‘Nowhere is immune’: Maui’s devastating fires that have killed at least 6 and destroyed a historic tourist town are fueled by climate change
Environment‘Nowhere is immune’: Maui’s devastating fires that have killed at least 6 and destroyed a historic tourist town are fueled by climate change
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressAugust 9, 2023
Juneau, Alaska
EnvironmentAlaska’s capital just lost 2 homes to a flash flood from its glacier’s ‘Suicide Basin’—but probably not because of climate change
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EnvironmentJudge bucks horse people, allows program rounding up wildlife by helicopter to proceed despite 31 mustang deaths
By Scott Sonner and The Associated PressAugust 9, 2023
Electric bus maker with a factory that Joe Biden toured just two years ago has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
EnvironmentElectric bus maker with a factory that Joe Biden toured just two years ago has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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