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Nearly 1.5 million UK households just received emergency payments to help with heating costs after January temperatures plunged to -12°C. The government's Cold Weather Payment scheme automatically sent £25 or £50 to vulnerable families when temperatures stayed at or below freezing for seven days.
A Chinese company just launched a portable power station using sodium instead of lithium, potentially making clean energy more affordable and accessible. The Pioneer Na works in cold weather and sidesteps lithium supply concerns.
Army researchers discovered 26 never-before-seen microbe species in ancient Alaskan permafrost that could lead to frostbite-preventing creams and ice-resistant coatings. These tiny survivors have stayed alive in frozen ground for 40,000 years, and scientists are unlocking their secrets.
A British company's new battery technology just passed 1,500 charging cycles and works in extreme cold, solving two of electric vehicles' biggest challenges. The breakthrough could make EVs practical in freezing climates where they've struggled.
Kia's smallest electric car just proved EVs can handle brutal cold, driving 193 miles in record-breaking Arctic conditions. The affordable EV2 prototype beat out production models in Norway's toughest winter test.
A new electric car just proved EVs can handle extreme cold, driving nearly 250 miles in temperatures that would freeze most batteries solid. The Kia EV4 also recharged to 80% in just 33 minutes during Norway's toughest winter vehicle test.
While Arctic temperatures grip Boston, dedicated volunteers gather outside South Station weekly to offer hot meals and warm clothing to people experiencing homelessness. Their simple act of showing up provides more than supplies—it offers human connection when people need it most.
When temperatures plunged into the negatives, one mission's street team became a lifeline for people sleeping rough. Aaron Jones drives 20 blocks each morning, offering shelter, warmth, and hope to those who need it most.
Three years after a deadly winter storm left millions without power, Texas's electric grid just passed its first major cold weather test. Upgrades and new battery systems kept the lights on for nearly all Texans during this weekend's freeze.
When a dog fell through ice in single-digit temperatures, St. Louis firefighters didn't hesitate to deploy their Marine Rescue Team. The pup is now safe, warm, and expected to make a full recovery.
CATL just began mass producing sodium-ion batteries that work in extreme cold, a breakthrough that could make electric vehicles cheaper and more reliable. The new technology thrives in temperatures as low as -40°F, solving one of the biggest complaints about today's EVs.
Medical students in Knoxville are combining their training with compassion, providing weekly health checks and cold weather supplies to people experiencing homelessness. As dangerous winter weather approaches this weekend, their efforts are helping vulnerable neighbors stay safe and warm.
Chery just announced the first electric vehicle powered by a solid-state battery that maintains full range even in Arctic temperatures. The breakthrough could finally solve EVs' cold-weather struggle.
Dozens braved cold weather in Winchester, Kentucky to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a unity march that brought together people from all walks of life. The celebration reminded participants that King's message of nonviolent love and community action matters more than ever.