Seeing the South Fork Wind Farm

On a brisk yet sunny morning in late November, the National Wildlife Federation’s Offshore Wind Energy Program brought 70 local environmental advocates and community members from the New England area … Read more

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Horseshoe Crab Protection and Responsible Offshore Wind Energy

As spring arrives, the waters and beaches of the mid-Atlantic and Gulf coasts will begin filling with spawning horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus), a species which has called the planet home … Read more

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Wins for Wildlife: How We Worked to Site Wind Energy and Protect Wildlife in the Gulf of Maine

This article was originally posted on Maine Audubon. Offshore wind holds incredible potential to help meet the clean energy goals needed for a healthy climate. The Gulf of Maine, in … Read more

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Nation Mobilizes Offshore Wind Energy at Carolina Long Bay

On May 11th, as part of the Biden administration’s ongoing commitment to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) offered 110,091 … Read more

A row of offshore wind turbines in the ocean

Windy Cities

Chicago isn’t the only city that will be known for the wind! Mayors along the coastal states are looking to protect their cities from the harsh effects of climate change. … Read more