Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)

June 27, 2009 to June 30, 2009

10th Biennial Conference on Communication and Environment

The central theme of this event is "Environmental Communication as a Nexus."
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NYC Congestion Pricing Improves Air Quality, but Trump Threatens Its Future

"A toll program in New York City has resulted in environmental gains across all five boroughs. The Trump administration is seeking to end it."

Source: Inside Climate News, 02/04/2026

"Courts Allow All Five Offshore Wind Projects Blocked By Trump To Resume"

"A federal court on Monday halted the last of five stop work orders issued by the Trump administration in December to block major offshore wind farms, giving the wind energy industry five legal wins in a row over the government."

Source: The Hill, 02/03/2026

Superfund Under Trump 2.0 — Quick … and Dirty?

Every U.S. state has at least one Superfund site, the worst kind of toxic waste dump. And millions live near them. The latest TipSheet has a look at the state of the decades-old Superfund cleanup program under the Trump administration, and how environmental journalists can turn that into local stories, with a dozen story ideas and reporting resources.

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"Fourth Wind Farm Blocked By Trump Is Allowed To Resume Construction"

"A fourth offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration was temporarily allowed to resume construction on Tuesday, marking yet another legal setback for the White House on the issue."

Source: The Hill, 01/28/2026

"New York Offshore Wind Project Allowed to Restart Construction — for Now"

"A federal judge issued a temporary injunction, allowing the developer of Empire Wind, an offshore wind project off the coast of Long Island, to resume construction after the Trump administration suspended work there in late December."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/16/2026

"Maine Adopts Tougher Limits On PFAS In Drinking Water"

"The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has lowered the state limit on forever chemicals, or PFAS, in drinking water to align with rigorous federal standards established by the Biden administration."

Source: Portland Press Herald, 01/15/2026

"The Legal Battle Bogging Down Massachusetts’ Plan To Ditch Gas"

"Two years ago, Massachusetts regulators created a framework for phasing out the use of natural gas in buildings — a groundbreaking move for the state’s decarbonization efforts. Today, however, momentum has slowed as gas companies clash with lawmakers, regulators, and advocates on a fundamental question: Are utilities legally obligated to provide gas service to any consumer who wants it?"

Source: Canary Media, 12/24/2025

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