Silvia Grain

The once-simple promise of rooftop solar—to generate clean, free electricity from the sun—has evolved into a far more complex and interactive relationship with our energy infrastructure. As solar adoption has surged, its very success has introduced new, system-wide challenges for electrical grids

With decades of experience in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is a leading expert on the intricacies of our public utilities. His work offers critical insights into the complex challenges of grid reliability, infrastructure resilience, and regulatory oversight. In

A quarter-century ago, the vast, sun-drenched rooftops of Arizona represented an enormous, largely untapped reservoir of potential energy, a reality that one pioneering company set out to change by laying the very groundwork for the state's residential solar industry. As it commemorates its 25th

The long history of scientific discovery is marked by the introduction of novel chemical entities into the environment, often long before a complete understanding of their potential consequences is achieved. Only after their widespread use do researchers or subsequent studies uncover the harm

A city celebrated for its pristine streets and exemplary civic management is now confronting a severe public health emergency, as a widespread water contamination incident has led to a major diarrhoea outbreak and the alarming emergence of a rare neurological disorder. The crisis began in Indore's

At just 29 years old, Danielle Biton is rapidly becoming one of the most influential figures in Israel's renewable energy sector, demonstrating that true transformation requires more than technological innovation—it demands relentless advocacy and strategic leadership. As the co-founder of the

A team of researchers from several leading Chinese institutions has unveiled a groundbreaking catalyst that harnesses the combined power of sunlight and sound waves to purify water, offering a highly efficient and sustainable solution to one of today's most persistent environmental threats. This

A profound and financially painful divide is cleaving the American energy landscape, creating two distinct realities where the cost of keeping the lights on is increasingly determined by political geography. In states primarily led by Republican administrations, electric rates often remain stable

The finite nature of landfill space is a stark reality pressing communities to rethink their relationship with waste, a challenge New Hampshire is confronting head-on with a set of ambitious sustainability goals. As the state’s remaining disposal capacity shrinks, the need for effective solid waste

In a significant undertaking to modernize a cornerstone of Oregon's clean energy infrastructure, Portland General Electric and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have embarked on a complex, multi-year project at the Round Butte Hydroelectric Facility. The $55 million initiative focuses on