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Election

With a Lock on State Government Control, Virginia Democrats Now Face Difficult Decisions on Data Centers and Renewable Energy

After big wins on election night, Democrats will have to decide whether easing requirements in the state’s ambitious climate law will be necessary to maintain Virginia’s status as the “data center capital of the world.”

By Charles Paullin

Democrat Abigail Spanberger speaks on Tuesday after being declared the winner of the Virginia gubernatorial race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. Credit: Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News
New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill (center-left) celebrates her election night win during a watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Tuesday. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

Green Groups’ Election Takeaway: Focus on Trump Energy Agenda Costs

By Marianne Lavelle

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during his election night watch party at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater on Tuesday in New York City. Credit: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images

NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani to Face Pressing Climate, Environment Issues

By Lauren Dalban

Democrat Abigail Spanberger (left) challenges Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor. Credit: Win McNamee and Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

In Virginia, Voters Head to the Polls Hot Over Data Centers, Solar Facilities and Rising Electric Bills

By Charles Paullin

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks to supporters during a rally on June 16 in Henrico County, Va. Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Virginia’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Embraces Renewables, Natural Gas and Community Planning for Data Centers

By Charles Paullin

People vote on the New York City mayoral primary election at Louis D. Brandeis High School day in Manhattan on June 24. Credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images

The Heat That Seared New York City’s Primary Voters Is Just One Impact of Global Warming on Elections

By Chad Small

As Extreme Weather Disrupts Voting, Could Universal Mail-in Ballots Be a Climate Solution?

By Kiley Price

As the DNC Kicks Off, Here’s How Climate Fits In

By Kiley Price

As the Election Draws Near, Democrats Face a Climate Messaging Conundrum

By Kiley Price

The Williamsburg Bridge is seen in front of the Brooklyn skyline as steam rises from the Con Edison power plant on Jan. 5, 2018 in New York City. Credit: John Moore/Getty Images

New York’s Right to ‘a Healthful Environment’ Could Be Bad News for Fossil Fuel Interests

By Kristoffer Tigue

Rise and Resist activist group marching to demand climate and racial justice i n New York City on Sept. 20, 2020.

With Biden’s Win, Climate Activists See New Potential But Say They’ll ‘Push Where We Need to Push’

By Georgina Gustin

A Look at UK Energy Policy If the Tories Take Control

By Ann Danylkiw

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