From Coal Seams to SMRs: Carbon County Faces a High-Stakes Energy Transition
By Staff Reporters This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Salt Lake Tribune, a nonprofit newsroom in Utah. Cindy O’Neil understands the boom-and-bust cycles of…
Church finds new energy by putting the people in charge
When in-person gatherings were suspended and traditional church routines ground to a halt, St. John’s did not simply wait for the storm to pass. Instead, the congregation formed a dedicated…
Church finds new energy by putting the people in charge
Far more than a decorative addition to the church’s interior, the mural was conceived as a visual roadmap to help the congregation imagine its next chapter—a thoughtful, deliberate process that…
Church finds new energy by putting the people in charge
Like many faith communities across the country, St. John’s faced unprecedented challenges when in-person gatherings were suspended due to public health restrictions. Rather than allowing the physical separation to stall…
Bipartisan Senate Push for Energy Permitting Reform Collides With Public Skepticism Over Data Centers and the Midterm Elections
As senators prepare to pack their bags and head back to their home states to campaign for the upcoming midterm elections, a dedicated bipartisan group has been working frantically behind…
California Embraces Balcony Solar, Paving the Way for a New Era of Renewable Energy Access
As free and abundant as sunlight may be, harnessing its power has historically remained a stubbornly difficult endeavor for everyday homeowners. While the cost of solar energy has plummeted by…
From Ban to Reconsideration: A Rural Idaho County Revisits Its Clean Energy Future
Jeff Hough did not pull any punches. Standing before a packed courthouse in Pocatello, the Bannock County commissioner warned his fellow officials that what they were about to do would…
Senate Bipartisan Permitting Reform Talks Hit Midterm Roadblock Amid Surging Energy Demand and Data Center Backlash
As senators prepare to pack their bags and head back to their home states to campaign ahead of the high-stakes midterm elections, a dedicated bipartisan group has been racing against…
Geothermal Energy Surges in the American West to Power Tech Data Centers—Facing a High-Stakes Water Dilemma
Beneath the rugged expanses of the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada range, and the arid deserts stretching between them lies a massive, untapped energy reservoir, and it has nothing to…
The Main Character Energy Trend: Why Rom-Com-Inspired Baby Names Are Capturing the Imagination of Expecting Parents
There is an undeniable, enduring magic to the classic romantic comedy. Long after the credits roll, fans continue to find comfort not just in the happily-ever-afters, but in the meticulously…