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Wind energy has divided one rural Ohio county. Now, voters get to decide its fate

Julie Grant·October 21, 2022

An anti-wind movement is spreading across the country, often fueled by misinformation. Now, voters in Crawford County, Ohio, get to decide whether to lift a ban on wind this November.

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Study: Offshore wind could reduce Atlantic City’s surfclam fishery revenue up to 25%

Susan Phillips·July 22, 2022

The Atlantic surfclam industry generates about $30 million a year. But a new study shows offshore wind development in could cut that income by up to 25%.

Climate Change Economy Energy

N.J. offshore wind developer inks deal to use all union labor

Susan Phillips·May 13, 2022

It’s part of a push toward a “just transition” to create well-paying jobs in renewable energy as the country moves away from fossil fuels

Climate Change Economy Energy

Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware

Susan Phillips·April 27, 2022

It's part of a push by the Administration toward tackling climate change, in part by developing 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.

Climate Change Energy

Offshore wind energy lease sale in N.Y., N.J. touted as eventual jobs creator

Susan Phillips·January 14, 2022

The lease covers 480,000 acres off the coasts of New Jersey and New York. The project's detractors are concerned about fisheries and tourism.

Climate Change Economy Energy

Jersey Shore’s fishing industry wonders if it can coexist with industrial-size wind farms

Susan Phillips·October 8, 2021

Planned wind farms off the Jersey Shore occupy some of the most fertile fishing grounds in the nation, prompting a battle between fisheries and wind power.

Energy Wildlife

Report: Clean Energy Jobs Among Fastest-Growing in State

Rachel McDevitt·August 21, 2020

The clean energy sector saw some of Pennsylvania's highest job growth over the past few years, according to a new state report.

Economy Energy

Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’

Julie Grant·May 29, 2020

The first-ever offshore wind project in the Great Lakes was approved, but would have to shut down at night for 8 months of the year.

Climate Change Energy Wildlife

Green Energy Industry Slowed by COVID-19, But It Should Bounce Back

Anne Danahy·May 12, 2020

Energy companies work to ensure hospitals are ready to respond. Meanwhile, the solar industry has been hit hard.

Coronavirus Economy Energy

How to Save Bats as Wind Energy Expands

Kara Holsopple·May 17, 2019

The number of wind turbines is expected to quadruple 2050. How do we keep bats from getting killed?

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Wind energy has divided one rural Ohio county. Now, voters get to decide its fate

Study: Offshore wind could reduce Atlantic City’s surfclam fishery revenue up to 25%

N.J. offshore wind developer inks deal to use all union labor

Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware

Offshore wind energy lease sale in N.Y., N.J. touted as eventual jobs creator

Jersey Shore’s fishing industry wonders if it can coexist with industrial-size wind farms

Report: Clean Energy Jobs Among Fastest-Growing in State

Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’

Green Energy Industry Slowed by COVID-19, But It Should Bounce Back

How to Save Bats as Wind Energy Expands