Nova Scotia Power says it’s ramping up security measures and using a new type of non-copper wire alternative after the company experienced about 30 thefts of copper wire from electric equipment ...

Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves. The technique could go a long way towards helping ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — Metal thieves have found a new target: electric vehicle charging stations. Seattle City Light says it's seen a rash of vandalism. It turns out the thieves are after the copper in an ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two people were arrested for stealing copper wire and vandalizing Washington State Department of Transportation electrical boxes over the last month. According to WSP, between June 6 ...