Community Solar Legislation
Update: As of 12/7/2024, SB 247 is still in Committee. It’s not too late to call or contact committee members to encourage […]
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Business Leaders Challenge Texas Law Targeting Responsible Investors
In a significant legal move, the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), representing sustainable investment groups such as Etho Capital and Sphere, has […]
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EPA spends $21B, puts drinking water standards on forever chemicals
Legally enforceable drinking water standards related to what are commonly known as forever chemicals have been given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency along with funding.
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State regulators OK huge Ohio solar plant
State regulators have greenlit a 6,050-acre solar farm in Madison County. The Oak Run project includes agrivoltaics and will greatly benefit local economies and governments.
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After a massive bee kill, a scientist challenges pesticide policies
In 2016, Judy Wu-Smart’s flourishing career took a drastic turn when her bee colonies began experiencing catastrophic die-offs, prompting Wu-Smart to question and challenge existing pesticide policies.
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NTSB: East Palestine explosion unnecessary
NTSB Chair admits incomplete information given before chemical explosion from Ohio train derailment; Senator Vance expresses concern for potential poisoning of the area.
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Ohio panel greenlights fracking under state park, wildlife areas
The Oil and Gas and Land Management Commission voted Monday to award fracking rights for several state-owned parcels of land, including Salt […]
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Canadian Solar to build $800 million solar panel factory in southeastern Indiana, employ about 1,200
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ontario-based Canadian Solar Inc. will build an $800 million solar panel factory in southeastern Indiana that will employ […]
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‘Halliburton Loophole’ Allows Fracking Companies to Avoid Chemical Regulation – Inside Climate News
For almost 20 years, U.S. public-health advocates have worried that toxic chemicals are getting into ground water and harming human health because […]
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Agrivoltaics finds new fans in US Senate
Agriculture and solar: a winning combination for farmers, the climate and now — thanks to two recently introduced bills — maybe the […]
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Community Solar Legislation
On June 6, 2023, Republican state Reps. Jim Hoops (Defiance) and Sharon Ray (Wadsworth) introduced House Bill 197, joined by another colleague and […]
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Railway Safety Bill News
Update 06/14/2023: Amended legislation removes a requirement that the Transportation Secretary set length and weight limits for/ hazmat trains. The Amendment also […]
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