Author: Abby Smith
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Biden greenlights Vineyard Wind, first major wind project in federal waters
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The Biden administration has greenlighted the first major offshore wind project in federal waters, culminating a review process that saw delays and roadblocks during the Trump administration. The Interior and Commerce departments authorized the construction of the Vineyard Wind project, an 800-megawatt wind project off the coast of Massachusetts, in a final record of decision…
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Biden pledges to double money for developing countries to curb climate change
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President Joe Biden pledged that the United States will double the amount of money it offers to developing countries to help curb climate change within the next three years and move away from financing fossil-fuel-intensive projects overseas. “Good ideas and good intentions aren’t enough,” Biden said in remarks during the virtual climate summit he held…