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Ohio cities settle civil claims related to power plant bailout

In a consolidated case, the Ohio attorney general’s office wants to move ahead on its civil racketeering case against FirstEnergy, Energy Harbor and others.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 14 December 2021
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Eye on Ohio utilities: Objects in the rearview mirror are closer than they appear

Developments in the ongoing saga surrounding House Bill 6, Ohio’s nuclear and coal bailout law, from the Energy News Network and Eye on Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 14 December 2021
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In Des Moines, activist’s City Council win raises hopes for clean energy push

Indira Sheumaker, a 27-year-old Black Liberation Movement activist, defeated a two-term incumbent for a City Council seat in Iowa’s largest city. Clean energy advocates expect her to push the city on energy issues.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 14 December 2021
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Coal ash mitigation plans face new public scrutiny under Illinois law

Owners of coal-fired power plants are required to host public meetings for their coal ash mitigation plans. A flurry of sessions was held last week, including for two of the state’s most controversial impoundments.

By Kari Lydersen . 13 December 2021
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Study: Business lobbying a major barrier to clean energy legislation in Connecticut

Brown University researchers found that utility and business interests outspend environmental organizations on lobbying 8-to-1, though an industry group says the study overstates its spending and influence on energy.

By Lisa Prevost . 13 December 2021
Marine transport

Canary's global shipping coverage sets sail with new hire

Maria Gallucci reports on tough-to-decarbonize sectors like aviation, marine transport and more.

By Julian Spector . 13 December 2021
Solar

The controversies at the heart of California’s solar net-metering fight

The future of rooftop solar in the country’s biggest solar market is up for grabs. Here’s what’s on the table.

By Jeff St. John . 10 December 2021
Fun stuff

Don't Look Up: A movie about climate change that is actually good

The new star-studded film captures a feeling every climate advocate knows: banging your head against a wall and getting nowhere. And it's funny to boot.

By David Roberts . 10 December 2021
Wind

Chart: The top 10 wind power states might surprise you

The wind industry is surging in the Heartland.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 10 December 2021
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Rural Minnesota hit hard by high cost of propane

Around 10% of Minnesotans use propane to heat their homes, and many can't afford to pre-buy propane to avoid expected large price jumps this winter.

By Max Nesterak . 9 December 2021