A forgotten collection of drawings discovered at a farm estate sale in upstate New York offers a rare glimpse into the history of automotive design.
Why it matters: The cars depicted in the dusty binder never made it into production, but the student artists who drew them went on to become some of the industry's most influential car designers, including:
Don't get those heavy coats out of the closet just yet: Most of the U.S. is probably in for a warmer-than-usual fall.
Why it matters: As ready as some of us may be for the season of Mr. Autumn Man, above-normal temperatures may hang around just a bit longer, according to the National Weather Service's seasonal temperature outlook for September through November.
Robert Redford, the iconic actor who died Tuesday at 89, left a legacy that stretched beyond movies into environmental activism.
The big picture: Redford, who founded the Sundance Film Festival and pioneered the independent film scene, spent decades sounding the alarm on climate change.
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia voters are raising questions about data centers and rising electricity rates as the state's November election nears — and energy officials, businesses and others are scurrying to answer them.
Why it matters: With most other states' elections happening a year from now, Virginia is seen as a bellwether of how hot-button political issues will play out nationally.
The Canadian founder of a Canada-based direct air capture startup would have preferred to sell to a company there over the U.S. oil producer who ultimately bought it: Texas-based Occidental Petroleum.
Why it matters: The insight, revealed to Axios in an interview that published this week as part of a new episode in the "Shocked" podcast, provides a glimpse into the sometimes-surprising factors at play in major deals.
Summer temperatures are hanging around longer nationwide compared to the early 1970s, a new analysis finds, as climate change affects the four seasons.
Why it matters: Temperatures staying relatively high for longer periods can increase cooling demand, make life miserable for teachers and students in rooms without A/C, mess with farmers' growing seasons, and prolong the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Climate scientist David Keith said he's at least twice called police because of threats related to his work on solar geoengineering, in which a portion of the Sun's rays are reflected into space to temporarily cool the planet.
Why it matters: The incidents reflect — no pun intended — important lessons with regard to society's debates over climate and energy.
