A person in Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, local health officials said on Friday. Pneumonic plague, which occurs when the bacterium Yersinia pestis gets into a person’s lungs, is…
Amid setbacks for the U.S., the global energy transition goes on
This analysis and news roundup comes from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. It’s been a bad week for the U.S. energy transition. President…
Towards a Tricoder
By MIKE MAGEE On March 9, 1967, the Star Trek classic episode, “The Devil in the Dark” first aired. The Enterprise had received an urgent distress call from miners on…
Chart: The world is investing more in clean energy than fossil fuels
See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the week” column . As the Trump administration doubles down on fossil fuels, the rest of the world is investing more and more…
Rural North Carolina town forges ahead on clean energy, despite headwinds
ENFIELD, N.C. — On a sweltering Saturday last month, climate activists, local elected leaders, and their families and friends gathered around a boarded-up home on the main strip of Enfield,…
Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night?
Throughout history, people have timed their bathing for a number of important purposes. Some cultures have showered in the morning to purify the spirit before prayer, while others preferred the…
States, enviro groups fight Trump plan to keep dirty power plants going
In late spring, the Department of Energy ordered two aging and costly fossil-fueled power plants that were on the verge of shutting down to stay open. The agency claimed that…
Meet the Editor: Ji Chen
In this blog post, we hear from Senior Editor Ji Chen, Professor at the Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences! Ji’s research focuses on uncovering the mechanisms that…
We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
By KIM BELLARD My friends, we are like explorers of yore standing at the edge of a known continent, looking out at the vast ocean in hopes of finding new,…
What’s the best time to buy an EV? Right now.
Canary Media’s ” Electrified Life ” column shares real-world tales, tips, and insights to demystify what individuals can do to shift their homes and lives to clean electric power. Have…