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We can’t afford to ban offshore wind developers

THE CONSTRUCTION OF VINEYARD WIND this year is a turning point for the Commonwealth and the country.  By this fall, energy from the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind project will begin to flow to the New England grid. It’s a big win for our climate targets, but we need many more offshore turbines spinning to […]

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Climate bill needed for environmental, equity reasons

THE CLEAN ENERGY legislation on Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk opens the door for marginalized communities across the Commonwealth to share in the many benefits of the fight against climate change. The governor should sign this bill, which builds on the foundation of environmental justice already underway in the Commonwealth, to further codify equity and inclusion in […]