Why do we replace our laptops every few years?
Many companies and schools buy new laptops every four years or so. But why does this have to be the “standard” life cycle? Couldn’t it be much longer?
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2023 Hurricane Season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
Are you paying high prices for your prescription drugs?
We are looking for patient stories about the high prices of medicines.
Record amounts of renewables await interconnection
More than 2 terawatts of wind, solar and energy storage projects are awaiting grid connection at the end of 2022, according to new research unveiled by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Heat pumps 101: Efficiently heat and cool your home while saving money
Over 300 people participated in a webinar to learn more about heat pumps and how to find the one that works best for any home.
Can refrigerators be more efficient?
An explanation of appliance standards and how they prevent refrigerators from needlessly wasting energy.