A new scientific report from a wildlife conservation group details the potential impacts of climate change on Montana jobs and the environment. For the first time, the report combines state and national climate-assessment data. The report, released by the Montana Wildlife Federation and based on what it called the best available science, predicted an annual loss of 8,800 outdoor recreation jobs and a $263 million economic impact in lost wages by mid-century because of the effects of climate change. .
Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit to block a logging project near Eugene. Cascadia Wildlands, Oregon Wild and Willamette Riverkeeper are challenging the U.S. Bureau of Land Management s authorization of the 4,600-acre Big League logging project. .
A new report found Dominion Energy s Integrated Resource Plan does not align with Virginia s climate goals. Dominion wants to keep using gas and coal-fired power plants, citing data center expansion in Northern Virginia but the Virginia Clean Economy Act mandated Dominion to use 100% renewable electricity by 2045. Dominion s plan does meet Gov. .
New York has made a massive investment in renewable energy. The state is committing $300 million to create the nation s first offshore wind blade and nacelle manufacturing facilities. In addition to three massive offshore wind projects, 22 solar and wind projects across the state are also being funded. .