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Choosing the Right Generator for Your Home: Why the Automatic Transfer Switch Is Equally as Important

(NewsUSA) - As heatwaves intensify and storms grow more severe, the risk of prolonged power outages continues to climb. Forecasters across the country are sounding the alarm that extreme weather is …

African women are key to fighting climate change – these are the green skills they will need

There’s a long list of green skills that women across Africa need so that they can get jobs and start businesses that help the world adapt to climate change.

Curious kids ask questions

Will we eventually have to send our trash into space if we run out of room on Earth?

Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.

Why does the Earth spin?

An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.

Thinking green

2026 FIFA World Cup expansion will have a big climate footprint, with matches from Mexico to Canada – here’s what fans can do

Big sports events face a sustainability conundrum: They’re under pressure to grow bigger, but at the same time, their athletes are dealing with increasingly dangerous heat and shorter snow seasons.

Spotted lanternflies love grapevines, and that’s bad for Pennsylvania’s wine industry

An entomologist describes how the sap-sucking insects can weaken grapevines and reduce fruit yield and quality.

Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Force Blue, where veterans use their skills for marine conservation, healing both ocean and themselves.

‘Build, baby, build’: A guide to Canada’s efforts to fast-track pipelines and mines

The Narwhal reports on Canada's Bill C-5, aiming to fast-track pipelines and mines amid U.S. tensions, raising concerns over democracy and Indigenous rights.

After the smoke clears, a wildfire’s legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk

Burned ground can become hydrophobic and almost waxlike, allowing rainfall to quickly wash contaminants downslope. Carli Brucker

Scientists analyzed water quality in 145 watersheds after wildfires and found dramatic spikes in contaminants.

Summer business energy strategies to impact your bottom line

Shipley Energy reports that managing peak load contribution can lower energy costs for businesses, improving efficiency and savings significantly.

Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk

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They look like devils and hence are called pez diablo in Spanish, but these demonic objects are dried and mutilated versions of living rays known as guitarfish.

Small towns are growing fast across Ghana – but environmental planning isn’t keeping up

Many small towns in Ghana lack the infrastructure and planning capacity to cope with their growth.

Powering America’s Future: The Case for Solar Energy

(NewsUSA) - As America’s need for electricity grows, solar energy is stepping up to meet the moment. Today, utility-scale solar power now generates enough electricity to power 22 million homes. In …

A pumpjack in eastern Utah extracts oil from underground.

Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews

For lawyers, industry, advocates and the courts, environmental review after the Eagle County decision is not just a new ballgame. It is a new sport.

Moths are known to swarm porch, stadium and street lights at night. Each summer, Denver is visited by miller moths as they make their trek to the mountains.
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It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed

Miller moths migrate through the state every summer and are sometimes considered to be a pest.

Photos after the Los Angeles fires in January 2025 show many yards where vegetation didn't burn while neighboring houses did.

California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability

Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two scientists who study how plants burn explain.

Is air travel about to get greener? Our study shows how ‘coopetition’ is helping aircraft companies tackle sustainability

Airbus, Saab, Dassault and others are part of an initiative involving ‘coopetition’, a practice that can help firms tackle complex challenges like sustainability.

The 10 hottest cities in the US, ranked by temperature

Redfin compiled a list of the hottest cities in the U.S. to help you stay safe in a warming world—whether you’re heat-averse and looking for places to avoid or a sun-chaser searching for your next home.

What you need to know before becoming a collector of live insects or snails

(BPT) - Insects and snails are a critical part of the planet's ecosystem. Bees, for example, pollinate important crops and provide high-quality food like honey, while snails feed on dead or rotting …