Exelon CEO Calvin Butler welcomes data centers and other infrastructure that are boosting U.S. electricity demand, but it comes with a hefty to-do list.
Why it matters: Exelon is the nation's largest utility by customer count.
Want a career in America's fastest-growing field? Head to the Dakotas or Colorado, and look for jobs in wind energy.
Why it matters: Wind turbine service technician is the hottest job in the country, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with 60% growth projected between 2023-2033.
Vice President Kamala Harris told CNN during her first formal interview as the Democratic presidential nominee that she would not ban fracking.
Why it matters: Her comments that her "values" on climate remain intact despite backing off key positions in her 2019 presidential run mark the first time she has directly addressed the changes to her positions as the 2024 Democratic nominee.
Canada's record 2023 wildfire season emitted so much carbon into the atmosphere that it put the country on par with the annual fossil fuel emissions of India, a new study finds.
Why it matters: The fires, which burned 4% of the nation's vast forest area, demonstrated the effects that extreme heat and drought have on the boreal forests that ring the Arctic — greatly increasing their tendency to burn.
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets on Wednesday after a booster failed to land upright and exploded following the successful launch of Starlink satellites.
Why it matters: The grounding pending the outcome of an investigation into Wednesday's incident comes as SpaceX prepares for its Polaris Dawn mission featuring four private astronauts who are set to attempt the first-ever space walk by private citizens.
