Offshore Wind Training Programs Face Trump-Era Headwinds
Workforce programs that expanded for an expected offshore wind boom are now struggling to survive as federal opposition and market uncertainty slow the industry.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Data center boom drives 44% surge in planned US gas capacity
Proposed gas buildout now exceeds the generating capacity of all but three states, threatening clean energy goals.
2027 Utility Conferences Center on Grid Modernization
Utility Dive's curated 2027 conference list shows the industry's focus on exchanging ideas and demonstrating new approaches for a modernized electric grid.
BYD Unveils 44-Ton Electric Truck and Megawatt Charging at IAA
BYD's European heavy-duty push pairs a flagship electric tractor with megawatt charging to challenge incumbent truckmakers.
New Documents Add to Evidence in ExxonMobil Climate Deception Case
Inside Climate News reports that newly surfaced documents strengthen the evidentiary record in a case alleging the oil company misled the public about climate science.
Scientists Urge Consumers to Boycott Antarctic Krill Products
A growing krill fishing industry in the Southern Ocean is threatening the region's marine food web, prompting scientists to call for consumer boycotts.
Alabama Tightens Data Center Rules, But Loophole Remains
New rules require more transparency and public votes for data centers, but a loophole persists.
Northeast Heating Oil Crisis: Prices Up 50% as Winter Approaches
Record heating oil prices, driven by Middle East conflict and refinery strikes, could raise Northeast home heating costs by 50% this winter.
California launches $28M fast-charging incentive, up to $100K per port
The state's new Fast Charge California Project will cover up to $100,000 per public DC fast-charging port for ready-to-build projects.
AMT’s Hot-Swap Battery Electric Rail Excavator Cuts Downtime
A new battery-electric rail excavator from AMT uses hot-swappable batteries to keep track maintenance emission-free without long charging stops.
Tybee Island gets last-minute beach renourishment after funding gap
A last-minute diversion of Army Corps funds will let Tybee Island rebuild its eroded beach this winter, but the underlying disruption of natural sand flow remains.
Utah coal country weighs nuclear data centers as coal fades
A former coal county in Utah is at the center of a debate over whether nuclear-powered data centers can replace a lost industry without repeating its harms.
Eversource Refuses Solar Contracts, Clouding Connecticut's Clean Energy Plan
Connecticut's latest solar procurement faces uncertainty as Eversource balks at signing power deals, citing cost and policy concerns.
European Retailers Urge Fishing Industry to Slow Overfishing
Retailers that depend on Europe's fisheries are publicly pressing the fishing industry to curb catches as stocks decline.
US Household Water Bills Rose 62% in a Decade, Report Finds
A new report shows drinking water costs have outpaced inflation, groceries, and median income over the past ten years.
Juiced Bikes Scrambler Blurs Line Between Ebike and Moped
A test of the Scrambler shows how Juiced Bikes pushes power and range beyond typical US ebike limits.
Sicily’s Arbëreshë community faces climate-driven exodus
A 500-year-old ethnic minority in Sicily is losing land, livestock, and residents as wildfires and drought intensify.
VinFast Unveils VF Wild EREV Pickup With 620-Mile Range
VinFast's new VF Wild combines over 250 km of electric range with an onboard generator to exceed 1,000 km total, entering the electrified truck race.