The winter storm exposed the grid’s real weakness: lots of old poles

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline The winter storm exposed the grid’s real weakness: lots of old poles on Jan 28, 2026.

A Push To The Summit: Climbing Mount Vinson, The Highest Peak In Antarctica

Climbing Mount Vinson in Antarctica, part of the world's Seven Summits, is a goal for the most intrepid adventurer.

Polar vortex on repeat: Frigid temps expected to blast much of NJ, US

The North Pole is surrounded by a massive circular upper-air weather phenomenon in the Arctic called the polar vortex. It is ...
National Geographic news

Meet the man who’s about to break another world record in the North Pole

In National Geographic's new series Pole to Pole, Richard Parks led Will Smith across Antarctica—on skis. Now he's gearing up for his next adventure. Polar athlete Richard Parks has completed all ...
Wall Street Journal

China’s Push to Master the Arctic Opens an Alarming Shortcut to U.S.

Chinese research submarines for the first time traveled thousands of feet beneath the Arctic ice this summer, a technical feat with chilling military and commercial implications for America and its ...