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I covered state-level environmental and energy issues. I wrote about:

Everything I’ve published:

“California Risks Missing 2030 Climate Target, State Agency Says” Published Jan. 4, 2023 (PDF)

“PFAS Bans, Restrictions Go Into Effect in States in 2023 (1)” Published Jan. 4, 2023 (PDF)

“Duke Energy Carbon Plan Nears NC Regulator Decision (Correct)” Published Dec. 28, 2022 (PDF)

“Michigan Launches PFAS Pollution Lawsuit Against Paper Company” Published Dec. 21, 2022 (PDF)

“D.C. Council Advances Accelerated Building Electrification Bill” Published Dec. 20, 2022 (PDF)

“Holtec to Reapply for Nuke Plant Funds After Federal Rejection” Published Dec. 20, 2022 (PDF)

“California Agency Rule Aims to Implement Oil Setback Distances” Published Dec. 19, 2022 (PDF)

“New York Approves Statewide Comprehensive Climate Strategy” Published Dec. 19, 2022 (PDF)

“California Speeds Up Strategy to Reduce Climate Emissions (1)” Published Dec. 15, 2022 (PDF)

“Oil Industry Aims to Thwart California Setbacks by Referendum” Published Dec. 13, 2022 (PDF)

“New York Settles Suit With Energy Company Over False Promises” Published Dec. 12, 2022 (PDF)

“Oil and Gas Air Emissions Cuts Required Under Pennsylvania Rule” Published Nov. 30, 2022 (PDF)

“Strongest New Buildings Electrification Rule Passed in Maryland” Published Nov. 29, 2022 (PDF)

“New York Governor Vetoes Utility Reporting, Environmental Bills” Published Nov. 28, 2022 (PDF)

“Democratic Gains Embolden State Lawmakers Eyeing Climate Action” Published Nov. 21, 2022 (PDF)

“Washington State Prohibits Net Pen Aquaculture in Public Waters” Published Nov. 18, 2022 (PDF)

“California Amps Up Proposal to Slash Planet-Warming Emissions” Published Nov. 16, 2022 (PDF)

“Pesticide Exposures Put California Company’s License at Risk” Published Nov. 15, 2022 (PDF)

“Washington, Oregon Submit Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Plans” Published Nov. 7, 2022 (PDF)

“Washington State Board Mandates Heat Pumps in All New Buildings” Published Nov. 7, 2022 (PDF)

“California Urged to Ban Parkinson’s-Linked Herbicide Paraquat” Published Nov. 4, 2022 (PDF)

“Constellation Nuke Plants in Illinois to Seek 20-Year Extensions” Published Oct. 31, 2022 (PDF)

“End Planet-Warming Pesticide Use, California Air Regulator Urged” Published Oct. 27, 2022 (PDF)

“Tax Credits for Natural Gas, Hydrogen Passed in Pennsylvania” Published Oct. 27, 2022 (PDF)

“North Carolina Governor Orders Boost of Zero-Emission Trucks” Published Oct. 26, 2022 (PDF)

“Record Plunge in California’s Climate Emissions Seen as Outlier” Published Oct. 26, 2022 (PDF)

“Oregon Regulator Stymies Rate Hike From State’s Top Gas Utility” Published Oct. 25, 2022 (PDF)

“DuPont, Chemours, 3M Sued by N.C. Attorney General Over PFAS” Published Oct. 19, 2022 (PDF)

“California Approves Desalination Project With Another on Deck” Published Oct. 18, 2022 (PDF)

“Climate Agreement From West Coast Leaders Emphasizes Equity (1)” Published Oct. 6, 2022 (PDF)

“Governors Unveil Hydrogen Hub Plans for American Heartland” Published Oct. 5, 2022 (PDF)

“California Enters Driest Recorded Three-Year Stretch of Drought” Published Oct. 3, 2022 (PDF)

“Virginia Governor’s Energy Plan Rejects Gas-Powered Car Phaseout” Published Oct. 3, 2022 (PDF)

“California Limits ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Textiles, Cosmetics (1)” Published Sept. 30, 2022 (PDF)

“Metals Company Sued for PFAS Pollution by Top Michigan Attorney” Published Sept. 29, 2022 (PDF)

“Carbon Capture Permitting Bill Signed by Indiana Governor” Published Sept. 28, 2022 (PDF)

“Alabama Power Sued for Plant Closure Leaving Coal Ash Near River” Published Sept. 27, 2022 (PDF)

“New California Law Phases Out Fluorescent Lights to Save Energy” Published Sept. 20, 2022 (PDF)

“Michigan Orders Flint Chemical Company to Stop Polluting River” Published Sept. 20, 2022 (PDF)

“Greenhouse Gas Reductions Boosted in Minnesota Climate Framework” Published Sept. 19, 2022 (PDF)

“Fracking Ban Survives Challenge From Pennsylvania GOP Senators” Published Sept. 16, 2022 (PDF)

“Newsom Steps Up California’s Climate Strategy With New Laws” Published Sept. 16, 2022 (PDF)

“Formosa Plastics’ Permits for Louisiana Plant Revoked by Court” Published Sept. 15, 2022 (PDF)

“State Officials Hold Sway in Biden’s Climate Law Funding Rollout” Published Sept. 14, 2022 (PDF)

“California’s Newsom Signs Bills Boosting State Extreme-Heat Plan” Published Sept. 9, 2022 (PDF)

“Holtec Plan to Reopen Nuclear Plant Backed by Michigan Governor” Published Sept. 9, 2022 (PDF)

“Wolfspeed Plans Semiconductor Hub Build for North Carolina” Published Sept. 9, 2022 (PDF)

“California Adopts Rule to Test Drinking Water for Microplastics” Published Sept. 8, 2022 (PDF)

“Coalition Intervenes in Challenges to Oregon’s Climate Program” Published Sept. 7, 2022 (PDF)

“States Ride Shotgun With California to Rev Up Clean Cars Rules” Published Sept. 2, 2022 (PDF)

“California Corporate Accountability Bill Dies in State Assembly” Published Sept. 1, 2022 (PDF)

“Newsom Scores Climate Agenda Wins as Legislature Wraps (2)” Published Aug. 31, 2022 (PDF)

“California Bill Limiting PFAS in Textiles Sent to Governor” Published Aug. 30, 2022 (PDF)

“California Climate Bills to Boost Energy Transition Advance (1)” Published Aug. 30, 2022 (PDF)

“Maryland Court Safeguards Challenges to Forest Clearing Projects” Published Aug. 29, 2022 (PDF)

“Maine, Rhode Island Join New York’s Regional Hydrogen Hub Plan” Published Aug. 26, 2022 (PDF)

“Energy Department Opens $425 Million to State Clean Energy Plans” Published Aug. 26, 2022 (PDF)

“California Approves Ban on Gas-Powered Car Sales by 2035” Published Aug. 25, 2022 (PDF)

“California Revives Climate Push in Legislature’s Final Week” Published Aug. 24, 2022 (PDF)

“California Advances Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cosmetics” Published Aug. 24, 2022 (PDF)

“California Electric Vehicle Plan Misses Equity, Advocates Say” Published Aug. 24, 2022 (PDF)

“New Climate Law Funds Buoy State Lawmakers’ 2023 Priorities” Published Aug. 23, 2022 (PDF)

“New Jersey Plan to Cut Emissions Saves Ratepayers, Study Shows” Published Aug. 18, 2022 (PDF)

“Boston Mayor Seeks Fossil Fuel Ban in New or Renovated Buildings” Published Aug. 16, 2022 (PDF)

“California Climate Reporting Bill Topping SEC Proposal Advances” Published Aug. 11, 2022 (PDF)

“Massachusetts Boosts Offshore Wind, EVs With New Climate Law” Published Aug. 11, 2022 (PDF)

“California Energy Commission OKs Larger Offshore Wind Targets” Published Aug. 10, 2022 (PDF)

“New Jersey Debates ‘Overburdened’ in Environmental Justice Rule” Published Aug. 10, 2022 (PDF)

“Newly Enacted Florida Rule Sets Goal of 100% Renewable Energy” Published Aug. 9, 2022 (PDF)

“Senate Dems Point to Local Projects in Climate Provisions Pitch” Published Aug. 4, 2022 (PDF)

“California Panel Calls for Significant State Offshore Wind Boost” Published Aug. 3, 2022 (PDF)

“Fuel Standards Defended by Group of State Attorneys General” Published Aug. 2, 2022 (PDF)

“Fossil Fuel Use Restricted in Climate Laws Signed by D.C. Mayor” Published Aug. 1, 2022 (PDF)

“Hog Waste Permit Violates State Law, North Carolina Groups Say” Published July 29, 2022 (PDF)

“Newsom’s ‘Powerful’ Climate Plan Sparks Optimism Among Advocates” Published July 25, 2022 (PDF)

“Billions Spent on Abandoned Oil Wells Scratch at Ignored Problem” Published July 25, 2022 (PDF)

“DuPont, 3M Face PFAS Lawsuit From Wisconsin Attorney General (1)” Published July 20, 2022 (PDF)

"EV Charging Boost Wins New York State Regulators’ Approval” Published July 14, 2022 (PDF)

“Forests Need Strong Federal Logging Rule, Groups Tell Agencies” Published July 12, 2022 (PDF)

“New York Launches Air Monitoring for Overburdened Communities” Published July 6, 2022 (PDF)

“New York, Hawaii Act on Climate After Supreme Court Ruling (1)” Published July 5, 2022 (PDF)

“Climate Bills Left Undone in State Legislatures Frustrate Greens” Published July 1, 2022 (PDF)

“California Pushes Ahead Governor’s Fossil Fuel Electricity Plan” Published June 30, 2022 (PDF)

“Texas Air Permits Fail Environmental Justice, Petition Alleges” Published June 28, 2022 (PDF)

“State Polluter-Pays Bills Aim to Make Companies Cover PFAS Harms” Published June 27, 2022 (PDF)

“Offshore Wind Energy Bills Passed by Rhode Island Legislature” Published June 24, 2022 (PDF)

“California Pension Divestment Bill Blocked in Senate (Correct)” Published June 21, 2022 (PDF)

“Proposed New Jersey Wind Farm Draft Impact Statement Released” Published June 21, 2022 (PDF)

“North Carolina Court Limits Homeowner Groups’ Solar Restrictions” Published June 21, 2022 (PDF)

“Tackling Methane Requires Federal Framework, Governor Testifies” Published June 14, 2022 (PDF)

“Rhode Island Advances Bill for 100% Renewable Electric by 2033” Published June 14, 2022 (PDF)

“California and Canada Sign Climate Change Partnership Agreement” Published June 9, 2022 (PDF)

“New York to Ban Glyphosate Use on State Properties in New Rules” Published June 8, 2022 (PDF)

“New Jersey Unveils Environmental Justice Rules for Permitting” Published June 7, 2022 (PDF)

“Ban on Goods With ‘Forever Chemicals’ Becomes Law in Colorado” Published June 3, 2022 (PDF)

“New Colorado Law to Toughen Up Toxics Emissions Reporting” Published June 3, 2022 (PDF)

“Top California Air Official Outlines Emissions Reduction Pathway” Published June 2, 2022 (PDF)

“States Are Tackling Climate, Using Federal Cash as Congress Lags” Published June 1, 2022 (PDF)

“State Lawmakers Ask Biden to Form National Biodiversity Strategy” Published May 20, 2022 (PDF)

“FDA Denies Petitions to Restrict Phthalates in Food Packaging” Published May 19, 2022 (PDF)

“Washington State Moves on PFAS Ban for Five Food Packaging Types” Published May 19, 2022 (PDF)

“Desalination Plant Blocked by California Coastal Commission” Published May 13, 2022 (PDF)

“States Weigh ‘Everywhere Chemicals’ Bans to Exceed Federal Rules” Published May 12, 2022 (PDF)

“Ban on Goods Containing ‘Forever Chemicals’ Passed in Colorado” Published May 11, 2022 (PDF)

“Desalination Plant Should Be Nixed, California Report Recommends” Published April 26, 2022 (PDF)

“Local Pipeline Protections Stymied by Bill Passed in Tennessee” Published April 26, 2022 (PDF)

“Washington State to Require Heat Pumps in New Building Codes” Published April 25, 2022 (PDF)

“Entergy Nuke Plant’s Future in Michigan Hinges on Federal Funds” Published April 20, 2022 (PDF)

“Warehouses Must Limit Pollution After California Settlement” Published April 18, 2022 (PDF)

“Ban of PFAS Fertilizer Spread on Land Wins Approval in Maine (2)” Published April 15, 2022 (PDF)

“New Mexico Rule Requires Oil, Gas Operators to Cut Emissions (1)” Published April 14, 2022 (PDF)

“California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Rule Ups the Ante for Autos” Published April 14, 2022 (PDF)

“Democrats Torn Over Pursuing Low-Carbon Fuel Policies (Podcast)” Published April 14, 2022 (AUDIO)

“Low-Carbon Fuel Standards Hit Snags Beyond West Coast States” Published April 12, 2022 (PDF)

“DISH to Pay $5.5 Million for Alleged Improper Waste Disposal” Published April 6, 2022 (PDF)

“Worsening Wildfires Need ‘Paradigm Shift,’ Lawmakers Agree” Published April 5, 2022 (PDF)

“DOT Announces Pipeline Rules to Lower Emissions, Boost Safety” Published March 31, 2022 (PDF)

“New York State Seeks to Reduce Electronic, Foam Packaging Waste” Published March 31, 2022 (PDF)

“NRC Failed in Nuke Plant Inspection, Internal Watchdog Says (1)” Published March 28, 2022 (PDF)

“Washington State Will Regulate Methane Emitted from Landfills” Published March 25, 2022 (PDF)

“California Board Calls for Zero-Emission Harbor Vessels by 2035” Published March 24, 2022 (PDF)

“California Chamber’s Prop 65 Win Seen to Spur More Challenges” Published March 23, 2022 (PDF)

“N.Y. Public Service Commission to Create Electric Vehicle Tariff” Published March 21, 2022 (PDF)

“Clean Water Act Only ‘Half Kept at Half Century,’ Group Charges” Published March 17, 2022 (PDF)

“Hazardous Substance Centers Must Plan for Poor Weather, EPA Says” Published March 11, 2022 (PDF)

“Washington State OKs Faster PFAS Regulation, Not Cosmetics Ban“ Published March 11, 2022 (PDF)

“Crop Duster Sprayed School and Sports Complex, Court Finds” Published March 8, 2022 (PDF)

“Pennsylvania Plan to Limit ‘Forever Chemicals’ Open for Debate” Published Feb. 25, 2022 (PDF)

“California Adopts First Zero-Emission Refrigerated Fleet Rules” Published Feb. 24, 2022 (PDF)