Large batteries that store electricity have revolutionized power grids and car markets. Now some start-ups are betting that “heat batteries” could be just as transformative. By Brad Plumer It’s the ...

Editorial Note: This brief was updated on October 23, 2026, to include the latest KFF polling data. It was originally published on December 14, 2021. For many years, KFF polling has found that the ...

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