Minnesota
As policing and pandemic dominate election, climate pushed to back burner
Minnesota candidates haven’t pressed climate or clean energy despite rising temperatures and voter interest.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts set to pass landmark clean energy law to reach net-zero by 2050
Massachusetts is expected to pass clean energy and climate legislation in the coming months that would require the state to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, dividing conservative groups and environmentalists in atypical ways.
clean energy
Can an evangelical group change Ohio lawmakers’ minds on clean energy?
A petition signed by 53,000 Ohioans pressures anti-abortion lawmakers to also oppose pollution from fossil fuels.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers face pressure to pass 100% renewable bill this session
Gov. Charlie Baker supports a goal of net-zero by 2050, but a growing list of stakeholders say that’s not good enough.
equity
Clean energy programs can help address some racial disparities, advocates say
Programs should recognize realities faced by Black Americans and other minorities, advocates add.