NYT - Technology
Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk’s Service. 9 October 2026 at 14:28

Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk’s Service.

9 October 2026 at 14:28

Mr. Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, has attacked the top executive of Delta Air Lines for not selecting the internet provider.

NYT - Energy & Environment
What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars. 14 September 2026 at 20:58

What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Lauren McCarthy

14 September 2026 at 20:58

President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

Diesel prices in the United States are up about 65 percent since Feb. 28, when the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran began.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Choking Global Trade 10 September 2026 at 20:15

Choking Global Trade

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Claire Brown

10 September 2026 at 20:15

Low rainfall and shrinking rivers are causing shipping bottlenecks, and higher prices, around the world.

NYT - Science
Choking Global Trade 10 September 2026 at 20:15

Choking Global Trade

NYT - Science

By: Claire Brown

10 September 2026 at 20:15

Low rainfall and shrinking rivers are causing shipping bottlenecks, and higher prices, around the world.

NYT - Technology
Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One? 10 September 2026 at 10:04

Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

NYT - Technology

By: Brian X. Chen

10 September 2026 at 10:04

The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Why California Is Reconsidering Its Decision to Shun Nuclear Power 9 September 2026 at 17:39

Why California Is Reconsidering Its Decision to Shun Nuclear Power

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn and Adam Perez

9 September 2026 at 17:39

The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.

Established nuclear plants like Diablo Canyon in California tend to produce relatively affordable power.

NYT - Technology
Why California Is Reconsidering Its Decision to Shun Nuclear Power 9 September 2026 at 17:39

Why California Is Reconsidering Its Decision to Shun Nuclear Power

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn and Adam Perez

9 September 2026 at 17:39

The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.

NYT - Energy & Environment
These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million. 30 August 2026 at 16:04

These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Ruth Fremson and Leanne Abraham

30 August 2026 at 16:04

Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT - Energy & Environment
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill 27 August 2026 at 15:41

California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

27 August 2026 at 15:41

Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.

A plug-in solar panel on the balcony of a home in Sunnyvale, Calif.

NYT - Technology
A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington 10 August 2026 at 10:02

A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington

NYT - Technology

By: Kalley Huang and Ana Swanson

10 August 2026 at 10:02

As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.

NYT - Technology
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling 2 August 2026 at 01:58

The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

NYT - Technology

By: Jack Ewing and Jim Tankersley

2 August 2026 at 01:58

The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards 31 July 2026 at 10:00

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn and Claire Brown

31 July 2026 at 10:00

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

Alex Ottoboni with his balcony solar panel at his condo in the San Francisco Bay Area

NYT - Technology
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards 31 July 2026 at 10:00

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn and Claire Brown

31 July 2026 at 10:00

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected 28 July 2026 at 18:20

Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Jamie Kelter Davis

28 July 2026 at 18:20

The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.

Palisades opened in 1971 and was part of an early wave of reactors built in the United States.

NYT - Technology
Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position 23 July 2026 at 16:26

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

23 July 2026 at 16:26

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position 23 July 2026 at 16:26

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

23 July 2026 at 16:26

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

Cooling towers at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Ga.

NYT - Technology
Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound 23 July 2026 at 14:41

Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound

NYT - Technology

By: Jack Ewing

23 July 2026 at 14:41

The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.

NYT - Energy & Environment
The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency 21 July 2026 at 19:03

The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

21 July 2026 at 19:03

The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.

A dishwasher at a General Electric plant in Louisville, Ky. The Energy Department has moved to repeal 17 standards for dishwashers, washing machines, kitchen appliances and more.

NYT - Technology
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States 15 July 2026 at 01:39

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

15 July 2026 at 01:39

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States 15 July 2026 at 01:39

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

15 July 2026 at 01:39

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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