Kathryn Siegel

The effect of price shocks and public appeals on energy consumption

Events that happened over a decade ago in California still provide insights into what could trigger consumers to cut back their energy use today.

Sunday, November 18, 2012
Kathryn Siegel

Think you're saving energy? You might want to think again

Research finds that people who believe they are helping the environment may actually know less about energy conservation than the average person.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Kathryn Siegel

Fracking and the threat of drinking water contamination

Drinking water wells are only 60 to 90 meters below the surface, while the Marcellus Shale is at depths of 1,200 to 2,500 meters. Still, new research suggests that, because of the hydrology of northeastern Pennsylvania, hydraulic fracturing poses a risk to these shallow drinking water resources.

Monday, September 17, 2012
Kathryn Siegel

The true cost of water quality violations

The government is supposed to provide clean drinking water.  But, in many cases, they aren't and consumers are paying for it.

Sunday, September 2, 2012
Kathryn Siegel

The true cost of power outages

Being afraid of the dark is apparently justified.

Sunday, August 5, 2012
Kathryn Siegel

Confusion and communication about climate change

Common terms have different meanings to scientists and the general public. Recognizing this simple fact will help bridge the gap in the climate science debate.

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Kathryn Siegel
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