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February 20, 2026

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NY Enviros Want Cleaner Farms, More Equitable State Policies
Environmentalists and climate justice advocates said they support New York’s agricultural and land use policy proposals, but they also offered suggestions.
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Spread of California Hydrogen Stations Should Fuel FCEV Growth
Development of hydrogen-fueling stations in California is accelerating; car manufacturers should consider ramping up production of FCEVs, new report says.
National Audubon Society
Climate, Turbines Help Land Hawk on Washington Endangered List
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission designated ferruginous hawks as endangered; climate change and wind turbines are two factors in the decision.
Conservation Northwest
Eastern Wash. Solar Projects Endanger Sensitive Habitat
Dozens of solar developers want to build in Eastern Washington, but the majority are unfamiliar with the sensitive habitat that is prime turf for solar farms.
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NY Seals Goal for Zero-emission Passenger Vehicle Sales
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that sets zero-emission sales goals for passenger, medium- and heavy-duty, and off-road vehicles, as well as equipment.
NYDPS
New York Adopts Groundbreaking Transmission Investment Rules
New York regulators established a new category of transmission and distribution investment and directed utilities to revise proposed benefit-cost analysis.
New Jersey Office of the Governor
NJ Breaks Ground On Offshore Wind Hub
Officials broke ground on the New Jersey Wind Port project, predicting the OSW manufacturing, assembly and marshalling hub will create thousands of jobs. 
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Illinois House Passes Energy Transition Act
The Illinois House approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s massive Energy Transition Act, sending the bill back to the Senate for expected concurrence on Monday.
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Illinois Energy Transition Act Still Being Debated
Illinois lawmakers continue to debate a landmark energy bill aimed at fighting climate change ahead of a Sept. 13 to save the Byron nuclear plant.
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Biden to Nominate Phillips to FERC
President Biden intends to nominate D.C. Public Service Commission Chair Willie Phillips to FERC, a move described by observers as "pragmatic."

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