NASA Tests New Nuclear Reactor For Future Space Travelers
The reactor could keep the lights on during long-duration missions far from Earth.
Energy
Restoring Power To Puerto Rico's Last Two Percent
Seven months after Hurricane Maria, thousands of people in the Puerto Rican mountains are still waiting for the lights to come back on. Why is power restoration for the last two percent so difficult?
Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant; It's Headed To The Arctic
It's the first nuclear power plant of its kind, Russian officials say. Called the Akademik Lomonoso, it was towed out of St. Petersburg.
8 Years After Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Is Another Disaster Waiting To Happen?
Eight years after the deadly Deepwater Horizon explosion, a safety watchdog aims to prevent another disaster. But it faces multiple challenges, and a shift in focus under the Trump administration.
After Alert On Russian Hacks, Bigger Push To Protect Power Grid
Homeland Security and the FBI have blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks on U.S. power plants. The industry is stepping up efforts to protect the electric grid.
The Renewable Energy Movement Ramps Up In Red States
Where might you find a city that uses only renewable energy? Try Texas.
FirstEnergy Asks Administration For Help To Get Customers To Pay More
A bankrupt energy company in Ohio wants the Trump administration to help its struggling coal and nuclear plants. FirstEnergy warns of power outages if the plants close.
EPA Moves To Weaken Landmark Fuel Efficiency Rules
The EPA is rejecting landmark fuel efficiency rules for automobiles, a key part of President Obama's efforts to address climate change. The move could lead to another legal battle with California.
Is It Time To Tap The Brakes On Self-Driving Cars?
A fatal accident involving an autonomous vehicle has raised new concerns about their safety and could put a stop to a rapidly developing field of the tech industry.
Energy Supplies And Prices Have Grown More Unpredictable
Energy analysts are getting worse at predicting how much oil and gas will come out of the ground in the future, a new study finds.