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UN Climate Report Hits Home Across US
The U.N.'s latest report on climate change hit home across the U.S. as dozens of news outlets published stories on how their regions are being affected.
BLM
Bill to Expand Powers of Wash. Siting Council Passes Senate
Washington Senate Democrats greenlit a bill that would expand the authority of the body that makes citing decisions for energy facilities in the state.
Washington House Democrats
New Washington Law Gives Tribes Oversight on Climate Spending
Washington passed a bill requiring the state to consult with local tribes when allocating certain climate change funds to projects that may affect tribal resources.
NYSERDA
NJ Enviros: Heat Pumps Can Cut Building Emissions, Costs
New Jersey could dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions from buildings – the state’s second largest source of emissions – by replacing fossil-fueled boilers with heat pumps and other electric appliances and beefing up incentives for the equipment, according to a recent report from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Heat pumps can replace furnaces or boilers, …
Tuscola County Airport
Michigan Appeals Court Rules for Wind Turbines near Airport
In a case with statewide implications, Michigan appeals court ruled local officials improperly rejected eight new wind turbines near a rural airport.
NYDPS
NY Officials Set 2022 Schedule for Climate Plan
New York officials on Thursday outlined a schedule to complete a final scoping plan by year-end to reduce economywide greenhouse gas emissions.
Office of Gov. Christopher Sunun
NH Large Business Sector Takes Biggest Hit in Revised EE Budget
New Hampshire utilities are starting to reopen their energy efficiency programs after the governor signed a law that provides funding certainty.
Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe
CARB EJ Committee Tribal Member Feels Time Pressure
A tribal representative of CARB's EJ committee wonders if the timeline for Calif.'s climate change scoping plan allows enough time to have a meaningful impact.
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New Mexico Climate Activists Vow to Try Again on Net Zero Bill
A bill that would have set a goal of net zero GHG emissions by 2050 failed in the New Mexico legislature, but proponents expect a similar proposal next year.
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Ørsted New Jersey Wind Project Faces Local Opposition
Ocean Wind project developer Ørsted has asked the New Jersey BPU to approve an easement to run cables in Ocean City regardless of the town’s wishes.

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