The California Public Utilities Commission could vote next month on utilities' profit structure for 2026.

Decarbonization of our energy systems is key to alleviating environmental injustices and enabling a more sustainable, livable planet for all. Yet, wit…

“This is the most important thing for the LAFD really ever,” said Doug Coates, acting president of the city firefighter union.

A new report describes flames approaching west Altadena even earlier than previously reported, raising more questions about why evacuations were ordered there so late.

Analysis of new-builds in Birmingham suggests all-electric homes not only use less energy but vary in peak usage

There is still time to take advantage of federal tax credits for energy updates. But federal heating aid for low-income people was delayed by the government shutdown.

Each year when wildfires flare up across California and the West, so does a small, loose-knit Twitter community of scientists, amateur radio operators, witnesses and journalists using social media to....

This study examines the emergence and function of spontaneous digital communities during wildfire emergencies through a mixed-methods analysis of four major wildfire events: the August Complex Fire...

Gendered decision making around household water use and spending is well-documented in the Global South but remains under-explored in the United States. This study examines how gender and trust in tap water influence caregivers’ use of bottled or filtered water, sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, and attitudes toward SSB taxation in California’s San Joaquin Valley, one of the state’s most environmentally burdened regions. We analyze survey responses from 155 caregivers in Kern County, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley. We use descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression models to assess associations between gender, tap water trust, SSB consumption, and attitudes toward SSB taxation. Female caregivers are significantly more likely than male caregivers to rely on alternative water sources, despite being less likely to express concern about tap water safety, suggesting a disconnect between perception and behavior. Although male and female respondents report similar SSB consumption, females are also more likely to oppose an SSB tax, report greater price sensitivity, and are less responsive to participatory budgeting approaches. Renters are more supportive of taxation when given input on spending, while Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -eligible households remain skeptical. Findings suggest a disconnection between perceived water safety and actual water use and spending decisions among women, likely reflecting broader caregiving burdens and resource constraints, and point toward gendered responses to health policy interventions. Integrating gender and care work into analyses of environmental health disparities and policy design is essential for addressing water insecurity and promoting equitable health outcomes in under-resourced communities.

Decarbonization of our energy systems is key to alleviating environmental injustices and enabling a more sustainable, livable planet for all. Yet, wit…

Productivity gains could cut final energy demand by nearly a quarter over the next 25 years, even as global GDP doubles