Stories by Umair Irfan

Perhaps it’s time to consider other ways of combating climate change that prioritize action

Energy-sector emissions of CO₂ remains flat for second year in a row

Science and engineering will have little effect if lawmakers don't craft policies to back energy advances

U.S. has to fund clean energy more aggressively or the developing world will resort to fossil fuels  

Strategically placing solar and wind farms across the U.S. could compensate for power lulls during cloudy or calm days

As solar booms, the cost of everything but the panel pose a challenge to more solar power

Challenging chemistry and challenging markets hold back a better battery

Government agencies act to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons

Mexico is trying to lead by example through climate roadblocks

Diesel engines have yet to prove a viable alternative for passenger cars in the U.S., thanks to pollution

A new study finds that temperature settings in many buildings favor middle-aged, skinny men

New fundamental studies of light might make for better clean energy systems

Researchers call for the creation of a new field of medicine to deal with climate change impact

Nuclear’s share of electricty will drop from 75 percent to 50 percent by 2025 due to loss of know-how and requirements for more renewable sources

A new report suggests cutting pollution would save lives

President Obama’s pitch for the pollution fighting measure relies on saving lives

Nuclear industry advocates lean on climate pitch for new reactors

From impacts on power lines to pipelines, global warming looms large in U.S. future

Pairing silicon with perovskites improves performance but challenges remain

Experts develop a tool to distinguish emissions from different types of oil

The U.S. Department of Energy hopes to create a more efficient turbine that uses CO2 to make electricity

Electricity storage booms as regulators race to develop safety standards

New illnesses are poised to emerge as the climate changes

The U.S. Department of Energy is exploring energy storage strategies to accelerate the use of wind and solar power