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"You’ll feel so much more confident in your clean-energy decisions."

Tech

How the Expedia of solar panels helps homeowners save money and avoid a common trap: 'Giving you confidence in the systems'

"Even if you have the most efficient HVAC equipment, [your cooling] also depends on your house itself."

Home

Expert shares unexpected ways to stay cool during a scorching summer without spending a fortune — here's what you need to know

"We must urgently act."

Tech

Scientists employ drones to tackle growing crisis in food supply: 'Offers a fast and powerful new way'

Rain may be a solution for droughts, but floods remain a threat on the other side.

Outdoors

Officials celebrate strong recovery of critical reservoirs as water levels surge: 'Highest premonsoon showers in recent years'

"You're also giving up the tax credit."

Home

Home energy expert breaks down the basics of buying versus leasing solar panels — here's what you need to know

The animal was found after locals heard it crying for help.

Outdoors

Wildlife rescuers pull off unbelievable mission after juvenile animal falls into 40-foot well: 'It is heartening to see rapid action'

"A squeeze that led to financial distress."

Business

Industry insider explains how a massive solar company suddenly collapsed: 'Will more … companies follow suit?'

"This is particularly important for fulfilling obligations to creditors and banks."

Food

Government invokes state of emergency after crops are destroyed by late frosts: 'State-level extreme situation'

"It's like the perfect storm of a time to have a torpedo in the side of your industry."

Business

Energy expert urges homeowners to go solar after 'overnight' policy proposal threatens lucrative incentives: 'Padding the pockets of big utilities'

"We're looking forward to continued research."

Tech

Researchers discover revolutionary material that could transform modern cooling systems: 'It marks a significant leap'

The underlying concept was studied over a century ago.

Tech

Researchers discover breakthrough material that sounds like something out of a science-fiction novel: 'Changes the long-standing ... perception'

This is significant for everyday residents, and even more improvements are on the horizon.

Business

Region with near-utopian energy-generation abilities pushes further with eye-popping project: 'That's bigger than I thought it would be'