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Maine Gov. Mills Signs Bill to Procure 3 GW of Offshore Wind by 2040

Law and Environment

I thank the legislators and stakeholders who, through collaboration and compromise, have positioned Maine to pursue offshore wind in a manner that puts all Maine workers and businesses on a level playing field, invites investments in critical port infrastructure, and importantly, respects those who rely on the ocean for their livelihoods.

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Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients Of 2024 Student Scholarships

PA Environment Daily

Grace Miller (State College, PA) Grace is expected to graduate from Penn State’s University Park campus in May of 2026 with a B.S. Brooke Phillips (Ocean City, MD) Brooke is enrolled at the Penn State University Park Campus where she is pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science with an intended minor in Equine Science.

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IMO Fails Duty to Protect Climate and the Arctic

Ocean Conservancy

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. as an annual target until 2026, roughly on par with the business as usual rate of improvement. Inside the IMO and here at home, Ocean Conservancy will continue to campaign with you to ensure a healthy climate and ocean now and into the future. Stay connected.

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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

The Energy Law Blog

First up, Blue Ocean Energy Marine, a Dominion Energy subsidiary, is currently constructing the first-ever U.S. wind projects on the OCS. Two more Jones Act compliant offshore wind support vessels are on the way, which Ørsted and Eversource will also be the first to charter. Next, the first U.S.-flagged

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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

Recent findings from the World Meteorological Organization predict a 50:50 chance at least one year between 2022 and 2026 will exceed 1.5°C The changes to the world's oceans include warming, more frequent marine heatwaves, ocean acidification, and reduced oxygen levels. C above pre-industrial levels. According to the IPCC, 1.5°C

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Analysis: How Costa Rica reversed deforestation and raised millions for conservation

A Greener Life

These initiatives must be executed before 2026. The conditions of the LEAF Coalition funding, meanwhile, correspond to a “letter of intent” submitted by Costa Rica, which specifies the emissions that the country is going to capture between 2022 and 2026. The exact mechanism is still unclear, as it is in the very early stages of design.

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2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

Legal Planet

AB 2446 requires reductions of average carbon intensity in construction materials for new buildings and also sets comprehensive targets to achieve a net 40% reduction from 2026 building material GHG emission levels by 2035. Two new laws address this issue on different fronts. A Few Notable Vetoes.

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