4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (661+ words) "That mismatch is becoming more consequential as … electricity consumption and peak demand to begin rising again." Most of New England's electricity still comes from natural gas, even as planned new projects are shifting toward renewables and battery storage. After decades…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (530+ words) In many places, summer blackouts used to mean opening up your windows and letting moving air do the rest. But with today's warming climate, that approach is proving less reliable when nights stay muggy, forcing homeowners to think differently about…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (331+ words) The neighborhood's flooding problems were also a consequence of older infrastructure. Millions of dollars in drainage upgrades are helping a flood-prone neighborhood in Hampton, New Hampshire, cope with repeated tidal flooding linked to climate change. Much of the work sits…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (409+ words) Delivery service and billing would continue through the utility without interruption. A bulk-purchase approach to electricity is under consideration in Montague as town leaders look for a way to make power costs less volatile for households and businesses. According to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (458+ words) Some reactions resemble a bad rash, while more serious cases may need medical attention. Beachgoers on an island in Wales are being urged to stay alert after a string of painful encounters with Lion's mane jellyfish, a striking species whose…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (419+ words) "What hurdles need to be addressed before they invest significant time and money." Massachusetts is opening a new pathway for homeowners who have been considering an in-law suite, a backyard cottage, or a basement apartment but have not known how…...