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Scientists push back against Trump's claims that Mass. wind farms are killing whales
President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about offshore wind farm activity in Massachusetts have struck a chord with others who have claimed they pollute and kill sea mammals, including endangered whales. But local scientists and conservationists are pushing back against those claims, saying there is no hard evidence supporting them. Humpbacks, minkes and critically endangered North Atlantic right whales have been washing...
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How to save on your heating bill this winter
While it may not feel like winter, it’s about to get chilly. As the temperatures drop, you’ll see those heating bills rise — but it doesn’t have to take a huge bite out of your budget.
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Mass. company to build world's 1st commercial fusion plant
For decades, scientists have chased the limitless zero-carbon energy promised by fusion. Now, Devens-based Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in Virginia.
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Boston nonprofit wants to lower your electricity bill — while saving birds
A Boston nonprofit is approaching lighting solutions with more than just your electricity bill in mind. It also wants to save the birds.
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Trump has vowed to kill US offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
Opponents of offshore wind energy projects expect President-elect Donald Trump to kill an industry he has vowed to end on the first day he returns to the White House.
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Eversource requests natural gas rate hike for Mass. customers
Eversource has requested a natural gas bill increase for customers in Massachusetts. It would go into effect on Friday, if it’s approved. Customers would see about 20 to 30% increases, if the state’s Department of Public Utilities approves the the proposal by Thursday. “What I don’t understand is natural gas prices are down 14% year-over-year, so if anything I’d like...
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Proposed transmission line for renewable power from Canada to New England canceled
A major electrical transmission line proposal intended to carry power to New England from Canada through Vermont and New Hampshire has been canceled. Electric utility National Grid said in an emailed statement on Thursday that it “has determined that the project is not viable at this time.” The proposed 211-mile, $2 billion Twin State Clean Energy Link was one of...