Wind power, wildfires, and the Arctic
Seven states are suing the Trump administration over a $1 billion deal to end offshore wind projects.
Blue States Sue Trump Over $1bn Deal to End Offshore Wind Farm
Seven Democratic-led states are suing Trump over a $1 billion deal with a French oil giant to end an offshore wind project.
Alaska is spending 190 million in taxpayer funds to bring oil companies into the Arctic Refuge.
Tomorrow Alaska Burns $190 Million Of Taxpayer Money To Drag Oil Companies Into The Arctic Refuge
AIDEA, the State of Alaska’s economic development corporation, will bid $190 million of state taxpayer money in tomorrow’s federal auction. The oil majors won’t bid. The banks won’t finance. Alaska is
Will Pattiz and More Than Just Parks
New studies look at how subsea power cables for offshore wind farms could affect the senses of sharks and rays.
Offshore wind power cables can affect sensory system of sharks and rays: studies
As offshore wind farms expand rapidly in the global renewable energy transition, scientists are studying how these large marine infrastructure projects affect ecosystems beneath the waves. Research from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands suggests that offshore wind may bring both risks and benefits for sharks and rays, known collectively as Elasmobranchii, which are […]
Autumn Spanne
A new study finds that wildfire smoke has undone years of progress toward better ozone air quality in the US.
Wildfire smoke has reversed US progress toward ozone air quality, study finds
Since 2015, fires have undone years of effort to reduce ozone levels, underscoring a growing public health crisis
Dani Anguiano
Wind and solar now provide 24% of the U.S. grid capacity, with a recent boost from new solar and battery storage projects.
Wind and solar provided 24% of U.S. grid capacity through March 2026: report - pv magazine USA
According to the latest Hitachi Energy Grid Pulse, wind and solar represented nearly a quarter of total capacity at the close of Q1, but accounted for just 18% of total generation in the previous six months. ERCOT and MISO led capacity additions, with six states accounting for 50% of additions between October 2025 and March 2026.
Ben Zientara
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