The decision by public utility regulators Monday instructs National Grid to develop a lower, wintertime electricity rate for customers who use a heat pump in their home, similar to one previously approved for Unitil.
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Keeping Pets Safe During a Heat Wave
Heatstroke is a critical condition that can happen both in animals and humans.
Heatstroke is a critical condition that can happen both in animals and humans.
Chad Towner on Freedom Forever & Rams Partnership
Chad Towner is the Chief Revenue Officer at Freedom Forever, a leading company in the solar energy industry based in Orange County, California.
Chad Towner is the Chief Revenue Officer at Freedom Forever, a leading company in the solar energy industry based in Orange County, California.
‘Dream Birds’ in the Mist: First Photo of ‘Lost’ Bird in Drc Mountains
The species was considered lost to science until late last year, when an expedition of U.S. and DRC scientists spotted flocks of the birds gliding through the forests of the Itombwe mountains and snapped the first photo. Their observations will help to fill in some key knowledge gaps on this little-known species, which faces threats from habitat destruction and climate change.
The species was considered lost to science until late last year, when an expedition of U.S. and DRC scientists spotted flocks of the birds gliding through the forests of the Itombwe mountains and snapped the first photo.
Their observations will help to fill in some key knowledge gaps on this little-known species, which faces threats from habitat destruction and climate change.
Illinois Program’s ‘Wraparound’ Approach Helps Formerly Incarcerated People Land Solar Industry Jobs
The Renewing Sovereignty Project, which provides social and financial support for participants leaving the justice system, had a 100% placement rate in its first year.
The Renewing Sovereignty Project, which provides social and financial support for participants leaving the justice system, had a 100% placement rate in its first year.
Advertising Industry Has Over a Thousand Contracts With Polluting Industries: Report
Campaign group’s newest report underlines the scope of the ad and PR sector’s ongoing relationships with fossil fuel companies.
Campaign group’s newest report underlines the scope of the ad and PR sector’s ongoing relationships with fossil fuel companies.
When Food Gets Scarce, How Do Animals Eat Enough?
New research digs into how coexisting animals find enough to eat when food is scarce.
New research digs into how coexisting animals find enough to eat when food is scarce.
Lab-Grown Corals Resisted Bleaching During Caribbean’s Worst Marine Heat Wave
This unprecedented heat brought the worst coral bleaching event in the Caribbean’s recorded history, bleaching 60-100% of some reefs, and killing many patches.
This unprecedented heat brought the worst coral bleaching event in the Caribbean’s recorded history, bleaching 60-100% of some reefs, and killing many patches.
Solar Success Stories: How Homeowners Are Saving Big with Solar Power
— As demand for renewable energy grows, more and more homeowners consider solar power as one of the main elements for reducing their carbon footprint and saving on energy consumption. While for many, the concept of installing solar panels may be overwhelming, a lot of them have just learned about the long-term benefits of actually…
NE Forests Recover Despite Conservation Funding Deficits
Though trees have significantly rallied, financial support for New England land conservation has dropped by half since 2008.
Though trees have significantly rallied, financial support for New England land conservation has dropped by half since 2008.
What Will the Brazilian Food Industry Do About Plastic Packaging?
Experts promote the circular economy as the best solution, and the Brazilian government itself is soon to launch a series of decrees obliging companies to recycle up to 50% of their products over the next few years.
Experts promote the circular economy as the best solution, and the Brazilian government itself is soon to launch a series of decrees obliging companies to recycle up to 50% of their products over the next few years.
Just 0.7% of Land Hosts One-Third of Unique, Endangered Species, Study
Researchers set out to find the most taxonomically unique and endangered species living in areas where human pressure may force them into extinction, like the red panda.
Researchers set out to find the most taxonomically unique and endangered species living in areas where human pressure may force them into extinction, like the red panda.
Is Coal Still in Our Energy Mix?
The history of coal mining is a dark tale of child labor, black lung disease and an untold number of miners blown up in mining accidents.
The history of coal mining is a dark tale of child labor, black lung disease and an untold number of miners blown up in mining accidents.
Are Botanists Endangered?
As funding drops and institutions change, the study of plants appears to be withering on the vine. That’s letting critical skills go extinct.
As funding drops and institutions change, the study of plants appears to be withering on the vine. That’s letting critical skills go extinct.
Aluminum and Steel Take Environment and Health Toll, Even as Demand Grows
Aluminum in particular will see a major surge in demand to supply the clean energy transition, with the metal used in lightweight electric vehicles and renewable infrastructure.
Aluminum in particular will see a major surge in demand to supply the clean energy transition, with the metal used in lightweight electric vehicles and renewable infrastructure.
Top 4 Reasons to Not Rake Leaves This Fall
Every autumn, the same scene unfolds: piles of golden leaves gather on lawns, prompting homeowners to grab their rakes and prepare for battle.
Every autumn, the same scene unfolds: piles of golden leaves gather on lawns, prompting homeowners to grab their rakes and prepare for battle.