From earning unanimous approval from state officials in 2014, to achieving full financing in 2015, to putting hundreds of Rhode Islanders to work on the project – including building the … Read more
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A New Day for American Energy
During the bill-signing ceremony, MA Rep. Tom Golden referenced John F. Kennedy’s declaration in 1960 that it was “time for a new generation of leadership, to cope with new problems … Read more
Learning From Tropical Storm Irene
Since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has worked to conserve the nation’s wildlife and wild places. As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we are recognizing important moments in our … Read more
America’s Next Energy Chapter Has Begun!
Updated August 8, 2016 A new clean energy chapter for America is beginning that will create tens of thousands of jobs while protecting our wildlife and communities from the dangers … Read more
MA Makes Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Power Commitment!
Things are moving quickly! Click here for the latest offshore wind power updates. This is great news for wildlife, and for all of us counting on our leaders to take … Read more
Finally! America’s First Offshore Wind Power Project Nears Completion
The moment America begins harnessing the power of offshore wind – a critical climate change solution – is finally just weeks away. On Monday, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo passionately … Read more
Highway In the Sky
This time every year, thousands upon thousands of tiny shorebirds depart from their breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic to begin an 8,000 mile journey — one of the longest migrations … Read more
Affiliate of the Week: Environmental League of Massachusetts
In honor of our 80th Anniversary celebration throughout 2016, the National Wildlife Federation is recognizing each of our Affiliate Partners in a special “Affiliate of the Week” blog series that … Read more
Offshore Wind Progress on Beacon Hill
Locking in at least 2,000 megawatts of development within a decade, the Massachusetts Senate is reaching for enough offshore wind power to replace multiple dirty power plants, provide electricity to hundreds of … Read more
The Zero-Carbon Grid: Save the Moose!
This agreement demonstrates the growing international consensus to address climate change – a primary threat to wildlife – and the rapid transition occurring from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable … Read more
