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AGs sue to claw back clean energy grants

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has joined a new multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to recoup more than $7.2 billion in frozen energy and…

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Judge overturns Trump order blocking wind permits

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — A federal judge gave the go-ahead for Massachusetts and other states to proceed with wind energy expansion by rejecting an executive order signed by President Donald…

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Beverly Community Electric secures new contract

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BEVERLY — The city has secured a new electricity supply contract for a program that provides 100% renewable energy to Beverly residents. Participants in the Beverly Community Electric…

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House backs away from changes

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — House Democrats are walking back a controversial proposal to ease the state’s climate change mandates following pushback and threats of legal action from environmental groups opposed…

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Greening of America: ‘No going back’ on solar, renewables

October 31, 2025November 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Solar power is surging across the U.S. as costs plummet and companies ramp up large-scale commercial projects, but experts say the green industry faces an uncertain future as…

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Greening of America: ‘No going back’ on solar, renewables

October 31, 2025November 22, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Envinity Solar employees Josh Fisher, left, TJ Barnhart, Matt Hansen and John Delahanty install solar panels on the roof of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Robert…

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AGs sue Trump EPA over solar energy program

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Campbell has joined about two dozen other Democrats in suing the Trump administration over its decision to pull the plug on a $7…

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3 Salem students earn scholarships for essays on improving city sustainability

August 29, 2025August 30, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — The city of Salem in partnership with Waste Management Inc. recently awarded a scholarship to three Salem students for their essays on how Salem can be…

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Peabody Essex Museum furthers sustainability goals with renewable energy agreement

July 24, 2025September 2, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — The Peabody Essex Museum has recommitted to a three-year renewable energy agreement that matches 100% of the museum’s annual electricity use across its entire 23-building campus…

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Salem State to plant more trees at Harrington Campus thanks to Gateway City funding

Salem State to plant more trees at Harrington Campus thanks to Gateway City funding

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — New tree plantings are coming to Salem State University to help provide shade to Harrington Campus, after recent efforts to plant trees have been celebrated at…

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EPA awards .3B for climate projects in 30 states

EPA awards $4.3B for climate projects in 30 states

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25…

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Region is betting big on offshore wind. Can it deliver?

Region is betting big on offshore wind. Can it deliver?

July 27, 2024July 28, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Dozens of hard hats and yellow safety vests were neatly placed on folding chairs. A giant American flag hung from the rafters of a hangar-sized…

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Ecological study to focus on stream crossings

Ecological study to focus on stream crossings

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Two North Shore road stream crossings, including one in West Newbury, have been selected by the state Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration for future…

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