Katherine Blunt

1 week ago | wsj.com | Katherine Blunt

The Trump administration has pledged to boost the oil-and-gas industry, in part by cutting support for renewable-energy and emissions-reduction initiatives. A transition to cleaner energy will continue regardless, many executives and analysts say, but legislative uncertainty and policy changes are expected to slow the changeover.

2 weeks ago | wsj.com | Katherine Blunt

Coal industry workers stood behind President Trump in the White House on Tuesday. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)President Trump signed executive orders Tuesday meant to expand the production and use of coal in the U.S. after years of decline. The orders aim to boost coal mining, leasing and exports and pushes for greater use of coal-fired power generation, among other things.

1 month ago | wsj.com | Katherine Blunt

March 17, 2025 5:30 am ETIn the days after the deadly Eaton fire in Los Angeles, investigators at Southern California Edison were all but convinced that none of the power lines the utility operates in the area had sparked the blaze. Evidence is emerging that they might have overlooked an unlikely culprit: a dead power line unintentionally brought back to life. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

1 month ago | wsj.com | Katherine Blunt

SCE is investigating whether an idle power line sparked the deadly Eaton fire in Los Angeles, a rare occurrence that could have major liability implications for the utility. SCE is reviewing its safety practices for inspecting and maintaining its 465 miles of idle transmission lines after the Eaton fire. California regulators are considering the issue of idle transmission lines after the Eaton fire, which could have implications for other utilities in the state.

2 months ago | medium.com | Katherine Blunt

Katherine Blunt·Follow10 min read·--By: Katherine BluntRecovery/Addictions/LifestyleHow To Live A Recovery Lifestyle — Tips From A Peer Recovery Support SpecialistAs a person living in recovery from Substance Use Disorder for the past 6 years, I have developed some basic methods and tools that I use to maintain my recovery and reclaim my life. I work as a peer recovery support specialist at my community health department. My job is one of the driving forces that helps me maintain my recovery.