Conflict in the Middle East could have major repercussions for U.S. electricity and natural gas prices. Some states, like Pennsylvania, are particularly vulnerable.

By Kiley Bense

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine set off a global energy crisis in 2022, sending prices for oil and gas skyrocketing in Europe and the U.S. for months on end. Many Americans struggled to keep up with their bills, and disconnections—when utility companies shut off power or heat because of nonpayment—spiked.

How Will the War in Iran Affect Your Utility Bills?

Escalating wildfires, wind damage and insect outbreaks could threaten tourism, water supplies and biodiversity, a new study shows.

By Bob Berwyn

Forest disturbance across Europe could more than double by the end of the century with continued global warming, fundamentally reshaping landscapes from the cork oak woodlands of Portugal to ice-etched birch thickets in northern Finland, according to a sweeping new study published Wednesday in the journal Science.

Warming Triggers a Chain Reaction of Disturbance in European Forests

Utility-scale solar soared in 2025 across the country; coal also grew, while natural gas was down.

By Dan Gearino

Texas, which already leads the country in electricity generation from natural gas, coal and wind, has passed California to become the leader in utility-scale solar.

Texas Seizes the Solar Crown From California, and Other Key Points From the Latest Electricity Data