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Plan to expand airport for private jets runs into new Massachusetts climate law

Climate advocates say an expansion of Hanscom Field will add to the state’s climate emissions and mostly benefit the very wealthy. A new state law will force decisionmakers to consider the impact.

By Sarah Shemkus . 18 December 2024
Marine transport

Cargo ships turn to ancient tech to curb modern pollution: wind

As shipping companies face mounting pressure to curb CO2 emissions, old-fashioned sails and new designs are helping to reduce the need for fossil fuels.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 December 2024
ENN

Commentary: Trump may struggle to repeal this IRA provision; Massachusetts should use it

The "Direct Pay" provision in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a game-changer for municipalities, state and local governments, and other tax-exempt entities to access federal clean energy tax credits.

By Daksh Arora . 6 December 2024
ENN

As climate focus shifts to states, East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration

After 20 years, the 11-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative “has weathered the political winds” and is conducting a program review that includes finding ways to expand participation.

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 December 2024
ENN

Connecticut took on Trump on climate before. It will probably be harder to do it again.

Connecticut's attorney general and advocates say they're ready to combat the Trump administration's attempts to roll back energy and climate policy.

By Jan Ellen Spiegel . 26 November 2024
Clean industry

Lasers could help cut CO2 emissions from Maine’s paper and pulp mills

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute is testing a new industrial drying technique that uses lasers instead of gas furnaces to dry paper, pulp, and other materials.

By Sarah Shemkus . 22 November 2024
Policy & regulation

How New York can get on track to meet its big clean energy goals

State law requires New York to get 70% of its power from clean sources by 2030. The state is falling short of that goal — but advocates say it’s still within reach.

By Akielly Hu . 14 November 2024
ENN

As Rhode Island considers future of gas, advocates call for ‘realism’ on cost, availability of RNG

Members of a state committee want its final report to acknowledge that renewable natural gas captured from animal manure or food waste is not a viable replacement for fossil fuel gas.

By Lisa Prevost . 13 November 2024
Offshore wind

How will offshore wind fare under a second Trump term?

Trump said he’ll end offshore wind “on day one.” Experts say he can’t do that, but his administration could cause plenty of trouble for the nascent industry.

By Jeff St. John . 13 November 2024
Nuclear

Feds deal blow to dream of data centers connected to nuclear plants

Amazon and Talen Energy can’t fast-track expansion of a data center connected to a Pennsylvania nuclear plant. Will other nuclear "colocation" deals fall through?

By Jeff St. John . 6 November 2024

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Plan to expand airport for private jets runs into new Massachusetts climate law

Cargo ships turn to ancient tech to curb modern pollution: wind

Commentary: Trump may struggle to repeal this IRA provision; Massachusetts should use it

As climate focus shifts to states, East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration

Connecticut took on Trump on climate before. It will probably be harder to do it again.

Lasers could help cut CO2 emissions from Maine’s paper and pulp mills

How New York can get on track to meet its big clean energy goals

As Rhode Island considers future of gas, advocates call for ‘realism’ on cost, availability of RNG

How will offshore wind fare under a second Trump term?

Feds deal blow to dream of data centers connected to nuclear plants