There’s a high demand for workers at utility-scale wind and solar farms. Many companies will hire and train people with no experience in the field.
Author: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
‘It’s expanding’: Deadly flesh-eating bacteria thrive on East Coast as climate warms, research shows
As ocean temperatures rise due to climate change, bacteria that cause potentially deadly infections is spreading northwards up the East Coast.
Do solar farms hurt property values? Most Americans don’t have anything to worry about, study finds
A study from a federal lab found utility-scale solar farms don’t significantly affect nearby property values – and the effect was only in rural areas.
NASA SpaceX Crew-5 mission commander Nicole Mann named Women of the Year honoree
Her journey to space started with a strong work ethic as a young soccer player. She became a colonel in the US Marine Corps and a test pilot along the way.
Climate change washed away bald eagles’ food, research says. Now these eagles are becoming farm birds.
Bald eagles in Washing ton have transitioned from feeding along rivers birds to patrolling farms — feasting on dead cows rather than dead salmon.
Should I buy an EV? Your buying guide on big discounts, tax credits and when to buy.
You’ll need to carefully check your personal eligibility and the eligibility of the electric car you want — and the latter can rapidly change.
Going green used to be a luxury. Now it can save you thousands. Here’s how.
Government incentives can help you save serious money on electric cars, solar panels, home heating, windows, ranges and more. Here’s how.
Yosemite National Park to remain closed through Sunday due to heavy snowfall, dangerous conditions
Yosemite National Park will remain closed through at least Sunday as park workers struggle to clear roadways and make it safe for visitors to return.
Historic High Seas treaty, 40 years in the making, could protect areas for whales, dolphins
After 19 years of negotiations, a historic agreement – The High Seas Treaty – has been reached to protect the world’s oceans and marine life.
Yosemite National Park closed indefinitely; parts of park buried in 15 feet of snow
The park initially closed Saturday because of heavy snow and had hoped to reopen Thursday. Some areas of the park have gotten up to 15 feet of snow..