Aerospace
Artemis II to test solar-powered Orion spacecraft on crewed return to lunar flight
NASA’s Artemis II mission will send four astronauts around the Moon, with Orion’s solar arrays powering key systems during the flight.
Jason Mattia•1 April 2026
Climate Change
New Stanford University study finds U.S.…
U.S. emissions since 1990 have caused over $10 trillion in global economic…
Jason Mattia•31 March 2026
Mobility & Transportation
eVTOL pilot program expands as U.S.…
The United States has launched a multi-state eVTOL pilot program to test…
Jason Mattia•26 March 2026
Policy and Affairs
U.S. Attention Returns to Greenland as Arctic Stakes Rise
Greenland’s strategic importance is drawing renewed U.S. attention as Arctic security, critical minerals, and long-term geopolitical…
Jason Mattia•7 January 2026
Climate Change
Climate Disasters Are Getting More Expensive — But Not Enough to Force…
Insured losses from natural disasters have exceeded $100 billion for six consecutive years, yet development patterns…
Jason Mattia•17 December 2025
Energy
California Study Finds Electrification Could Ease Pressure on Electricity Rates
A new California study finds that electrification could ease pressure on electricity rates, despite the need…
Jason Mattia•16 December 2025
Energy
US Electricity Consumption: What the Latest Data Reveals About State Use
US electricity consumption shows major differences from one state to another. New data reveals how efficiency…
Jason Mattia•11 December 2025
Environmental policies
Culdesac Tempe: What a Car-Free Neighborhood Looks Like in the United States
Culdesac Tempe is one of the most complete examples of a car free neighborhood in the…
Jason Mattia•10 December 2025
Environmental policies
Inside Ann Arbor’s Climate Plan for 2030 Carbon Neutrality
Ann Arbor is expanding its climate strategy through new energy programs, building decarbonization measures, circularity planning,…
Jason Mattia•9 December 2025
Energy
U.S. extends solar manufacturing tariff exclusions until 2026
The United States has extended 178 tariff exclusions linked to solar manufacturing equipment through 2026. The…
Jason Mattia•2 December 2025
Environmental policies
A Look at Boulder County’s Sustainability Efforts: Community, Energy, and Climate Planning
Boulder County is developing a coordinated approach to sustainability that connects energy upgrades, solar adoption, land…
Jason Mattia•28 November 2025
Real Estate
Can North America Build the Next Generation 15 Minute City? New Research…
A new Canadian study shows how a solar powered 15 minute city model that links local…
Jason Mattia•25 November 2025
Energy
EIA November Outlook: US Electricity Demand Meets Fast Solar Growth
The latest EIA outlook shows U.S. electricity demand continuing to rise through 2026, driven by growing…
Jason Mattia•21 November 2025
Water
EPA Wetlands Proposal: Changes to Federal Clean Water Act Protections
The EPA has proposed a rule that would limit which wetlands receive federal protection under the…
Jason Mattia•19 November 2025
Mobility & Transportation
The U.S. EV Market’s New Frontier: Rugged, Retro, and Reinvented
A new generation of American EVs is emerging, defined not by sleek futurism but by rugged…