Opinion | Britain Is Heading Into a Nightmarish Winter

A sudden convergence of crises has cast the country’s future in darkness.

Scotland’s Oil Industry Is Fading as Wind Energy Beckons

Oil and gas production in the North Sea is not the economic juggernaut it once was. Can floating wind turbines offer an alternative?

Why Louisiana’s Electric Grid Failed in Hurricane Ida

Much of the state, including New Orleans, lost power for days because many of Entergy’s electrical poles and towers were not built to withstand a major hurricane, energy experts said.

Hurricane Ida Exposes Grid Weaknesses as New Orleans Goes Dark

A new natural gas power plant, meant to power the city in an emergency, did not come to the rescue when the storm disabled eight transmission lines.

Lights Flickered in New York City. Why Did the Subways Grind to a Halt?

Elected officials wanted to know why a brief power disruption was followed by widespread problems in the subway system.

Opinion | It’s Now or Never. Biden Must Stop Putin’s Beloved Pipeline.

Nord Stream 2 would be catastrophic for all of Europe.

A New Coal Mine for England Is Stirring Hopes and Fears

A mining company’s proposal has largely been embraced locally as an economic stimulus, but climate concerns may shelve the idea.

A New Coal Mine for England Is Stirring Hopes and Fears

A mining company’s proposal has largely been embraced locally as an economic stimulus, but climate concerns may shelve the idea.

Opinion | Who Created the Renewable-Energy Miracle?

Was it luck, or was it good policy?

Laser Fusion Experiment Unleashes an Energetic Burst of Optimism

Even scientists who were skeptical of work at the National Ignition Facility called the results a success.

Laser Fusion Experiment Unleashes an Energetic Burst of Optimism

Even scientists who were skeptical of work at the National Ignition Facility called the results a success.

Climate Crisis Catches Power Companies Unprepared

Utilities are fighting to keep the lights on amid extreme wildfires, heat and flooding fueled by global warming.

For Lease: Windmill Space in the Atlantic Between Long Island and New Jersey

The proposed lease sale is part of the Biden administration's push to develop 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2030.

Opinion | The ‘Mean Greens’ Are Forcing Exxon to Clean Up Its Act

Diversifying beyond oil and gas will benefit everyone.

Big Setbacks Propel Oil Giants Toward a ‘Tipping Point’

A surprising mix of environmentalists, pension fund managers and big money investors have scored startling victories against oil and coal, opening new battle fronts in the climate fight.