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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

East Coast Wind Farms Get Green Light: What This Means for Your Power Bill

The East Coast is breathing a sigh of relief as three major offshore wind projects get the go-ahead to resume construction. This comes after a series of court rulings that shot down the Trump administration's attempts to halt work on these projects. The projects in question are Revolution Wind off R

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Mapping the Seafloor for a Greener Future

Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac

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Jan 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Virginia's Energy Crossroads: Why Wind Power Matters

Virginia is at a critical point in its energy future. The recent halt on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project raises serious concerns. This project was key to boosting renewable energy and protecting the environment. Without it, Virginia falls behind in both areas. Birds and climate change ar

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Jan 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Are Whales Paying the Price?

Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

East Coast Governors Push Back Against Wind Project Freeze

Four governors from the East Coast have a problem with the Trump administration's decision to pause wind energy projects. They think it's not about safety but something else. The governors from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island wrote a letter. They asked the government to lift t

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

South Jersey's Big Decisions: What's at Stake on Election Day

On November 4th, voters in four South Jersey towns have some important choices to make. Somers Point, Lacey Township, Downe Township, and Lawrence Township are all facing big decisions. These include school construction bonds, local gaming rules, and a liquor license proposal. School construction b

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Sep 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wind Farm Fight: Big Energy Company Takes on Trump Administration

A Danish energy company is in a legal battle with the Trump administration over a wind farm project. The company, Orsted, is trying to stop the government from halting work on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The project is almost finished and could power hu

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Orsted's Offshore Wind Woes: A Costly Challenge

Orsted, a major player in the offshore wind industry, just took a big financial hit. The Danish company reported a $1. 7 billion impairment, thanks to rising costs of building wind farms in the US. This news comes at a time when President Trump is putting a stop to new offshore wind projects, making

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Harnessing Offshore Wind in China: A Healthier Future

Imagine this: China's coastal areas buzzing with clean energy from offshore wind farms. This isn't just a dream; it's a reality that could be just around the corner. With the cost of offshore wind power dropping fast, it's becoming a real option for China's energy transition. To understand its impac

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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Horizon for Offshore Wind Power in the Gulf of Maine

The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes

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