Mass Timber Construction Is Evolving Rapidly

How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.

What is the best use for old railroad tracks? New Yorkers have opinions.

Good news for renewables: southern Australia’s offshore winds will stay strong even as the climate changes

Strong, reliable winds blowing over Australia’s southern seas make offshore wind farms appealing. These winds are set to stay strong.

Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar

Solar beat coal on the US grid in May — a new milestone

It’s the first time that's happened across an entire month, and it comes despite the Trump administration’s efforts to reinvigorate coal and hamper solar.

Clean energy and efficiency spared in Rhode Island budget process

The state legislature rebuked Democratic Gov. Dan McKee’s effort to roll back emissions targets and funding for energy efficiency in the name of…