Satellite Pictures Show Snow And Ice Across North America NYT: Science By:Judson Jones and Leanne Abraham 12 February 2026 at 05:30 For much of North America, the last month has been an icy, frozen trudge. But from the right vantage point, it had a certain beauty. © The New York Times
Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough. NYT: Science By:Brad Plumer 30 January 2026 at 15:13 A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is “worsening” and blackout risks are rising for millions of people. © Tamir Kalifa for The New York TimesA crew working to restore power in Austin, Texas, in 2021, after a major storm.
Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough. NYT: Science By:Brad Plumer 30 January 2026 at 14:33 A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is “worsening” and blackout risks are rising for millions of people. © Tamir Kalifa for The New York TimesA crew working to restore power in Austin, Texas, in 2021, after a major storm.
Is Climate Change Weakening the Polar Vortex? NYT: Science By:Eric Niiler 24 January 2026 at 15:30 Rising Arctic temperatures and melting sea ice could be causing cold air to flow into the Northern Hemisphere. But not all scientists agree. © Jalen Wright for The New York TimesA study found that the stretching of the polar vortex was linked to increased severe winter weather in the United States in the past decade.
Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed NYT: Technology By:Ivan Penn and Karen Weise 24 January 2026 at 12:31 The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said. © Eva Hambach/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesAs snow and ice accumulate on tree branches and power lines, it can cause them to snap and damage electrical equipment.
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