Quadruple logging and more? Forest Service plan is race to the bottom for Oregon’s largest ecoregion
Oregon’s Blue Mountains, known for their beautiful blue hues and endless forested views, are among the wildest remaining landscapes in the Lower 48.
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Partnership for Policy Integrity Applauds Massachusetts Senate Vote to Close Biomass Loophole
PFPI applauds the Massachusetts Senate’s 35–4 vote to remove woody biomass from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standard (GGES) for municipal lighting plants.
New York’s Shameful Retreat on Climate Leadership
Science? Who needs science when you can just lower the bar?
New York State Budget Goes into Overtime as Climate Law Becomes Focus of Negotiations
It feels like déjà vu: Governor Hochul is yet again trying to weaken NY’s landmark climate law.
PFPI’s New US Director of Science and Policy
David Mildrexler shares his background and thoughts on what lies ahead for his work with PFPI.
One-Time Biomass Dealmaker for Munis Now Supports Removing State Incentive for Biomass
In a surprising turn, an organization previously promoting biomass power now supports ending a Massachusetts incentive for biomass energy.
Vermont’s Declining Forest Carbon Sink
Vermont uses wood for a large portion of its heating and electricity needs, and a host of new policies and proposals under development could increase … Read more
PFPI Statement on Selection of Tom Vilsack as USDA Secretary
Biden taps Vilsack for agriculture post – can we afford more business as usual?
An Ambitious Climate Plan that Doesn’t Waste Time on False Solutions
The US Climate Action Network (USCAN) Vision for Equitable Climate Action roundly rejects biomass energy and offers a progressive plan for saving the planet
