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Back Massachusetts has installed solar panels faster than almost any other state as it seeks to reduce its carbon emissions. But some activists say the state’s transition to renewable energy has come at a cost. “We have big multinational solar companies coming and cutting down forests,” said Jane Winn, executive director of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team, a nonprofit in the state. “They’re not doing a good job of it, so they’re allowing erosion into wetlands. We’re trying to connect our forests so wildlife can move, and they’re in there fragmen...

CONTENT: Blog Boeing has been named as the first foundational partner of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Virginia. A $50 million, multiyear commitment from the company will help jump-start Virginia Tech’s effort to create the most diverse graduate technology campus in the United States. Boeing’s commitment will provide student scholarships, foster the recruitment of world-class faculty and researchers, and fund STEM pathway programs for underserved K-12 students looking to pursue a college degree and enter high-tech career sectors. “We are extremely grateful to Boeing...

The Daily Yonder Locals Worry Wind and Solar Will Gobble Up Forests and Farms As states work toward emission reduction goals, some people fear the externalized cost of clean energy. Share this: Wind towers stand on a mountaintop in Lowell, Vermont. Some locals have argued that the project, which began operation in 2012, harms wildlife corridors and watersheds. Others have said it’s essential for providing clean energy and fighting climate change. (Toby Talbot / The Associated Press) This article is republished from Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Massachuset...

Some worry wind and solar will gobble up forests and farms The Tobacco Valley Solar Farm in Simsbury is currently the largest in Connecticut. Massachusetts has installed solar panels faster than almost any other state as it seeks to reduce its carbon emissions. But some activists say the state’s transition to renewable energy has come at a cost. “We have big multinational solar companies coming and cutting down forests,” said Jane Winn, executive director of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team, a nonprofit in the state. “They’re not doing a good job of it, so they’re allowin...

The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus has a growing team of leaders – and a new Alexandria location for them to work and engage with the community.