Miriam Wasser
@miriamwasser.bsky.social
Climate and energy reporter for WBUR, Boston's NPR.
Email: [email protected]
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Email: [email protected]
Signal: Miriam_Wasser.47
https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/miriam-wasser
Massachusetts has 209 (!!) potentially toxic sites along the coast that are vulnerable to coastal flooding.
A sobering story from @vivianla.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
A sobering story from @vivianla.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
More than 400 hazardous sites in New England at risk for coastal flooding, new study finds
In New England, the majority of sites are located in Massachusetts, followed by Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire. More than half of the sites at risk are industrial facilities.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Massachusetts has 209 (!!) potentially toxic sites along the coast that are vulnerable to coastal flooding.
A sobering story from @vivianla.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
A sobering story from @vivianla.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
Battery storage is a key part of Massachusetts' plan to make the grid more reliable, affordable, and green 🔋
But increasingly, developers proposing projects are meeting a strong wall of local opposition 🪫
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org #energysky
But increasingly, developers proposing projects are meeting a strong wall of local opposition 🪫
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org #energysky
As Mass. pushes for big batteries on the grid, some communities push back
Massachusetts officials says batteries will bring down energy costs and help the grid run on more renewables. But there's a growing movement of people who say they don't want this technology in their ...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Battery storage is a key part of Massachusetts' plan to make the grid more reliable, affordable, and green 🔋
But increasingly, developers proposing projects are meeting a strong wall of local opposition 🪫
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org #energysky
But increasingly, developers proposing projects are meeting a strong wall of local opposition 🪫
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org #energysky
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Here in Belém at the conference hall it smells like smoke and burning plastic.
Very on the nose that there's a fire at the climate conference in the Amazon.
Very on the nose that there's a fire at the climate conference in the Amazon.
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Here in Belém at the conference hall it smells like smoke and burning plastic.
Very on the nose that there's a fire at the climate conference in the Amazon.
Very on the nose that there's a fire at the climate conference in the Amazon.
Massachusetts' goals for grid-scale battery storage faces a growing challenge: The anti-battery movement sweeping the state and country 🔌💡 @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
As Mass. pushes for big batteries on the grid, some communities push back
Massachusetts officials says batteries will bring down energy costs and help the grid run on more renewables. But there's a growing movement of people who say they don't want this technology in their ...
www.wbur.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Massachusetts' goals for grid-scale battery storage faces a growing challenge: The anti-battery movement sweeping the state and country 🔌💡 @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
Make sure you read this important and powerful essay from @joannarakoff.bsky.social in @cogwbur.bsky.social
www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
Someone you know relies on SNAP. They just don't talk about it
Two years before she went on public assistance, Joanna Rakoff had a best-selling novel that won literary awards. She presented like a middle class working mom. But in reality, she was struggling — wor...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Make sure you read this important and powerful essay from @joannarakoff.bsky.social in @cogwbur.bsky.social
www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
#ICYMI: Catch up on the latest offshore wind news.
This week, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can take a second look at a major -- and previously finalized -- permit for an offshore wind project near Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This week, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can take a second look at a major -- and previously finalized -- permit for an offshore wind project near Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
Judge rules Trump administration can review finalized permit for offshore wind project near Mass.
A federal judge has given the Trump administration the green light to revoke a key permit for SouthCoast Wind, a large proposed offshore wind project near Massachusetts.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
#ICYMI: Catch up on the latest offshore wind news.
This week, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can take a second look at a major -- and previously finalized -- permit for an offshore wind project near Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
This week, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can take a second look at a major -- and previously finalized -- permit for an offshore wind project near Massachusetts www.wbur.org/news/2025/11... @wbur.org
A federal judge said the Trump administration can reevaluate a finalized federal permit for an offshore wind project near MA, raising questions about whether any energy developer can trust that a final permit issued by the federal gov is, in fact, actually final
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
Judge rules Trump administration can review finalized permit for offshore wind project near Mass.
A federal judge has given the Trump administration the green light to revoke a key permit for SouthCoast Wind, a large proposed offshore wind project near Massachusetts.
www.wbur.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A federal judge said the Trump administration can reevaluate a finalized federal permit for an offshore wind project near MA, raising questions about whether any energy developer can trust that a final permit issued by the federal gov is, in fact, actually final
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
Tomorrow, 11/1, tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents who heat their homes with #heatpumps will start getting a discounted electric rate that lasts through April.
The notifications (like the one attached) have been going out for the last few weeks. www.wbur.org/news/2025/08... @wbur.org
The notifications (like the one attached) have been going out for the last few weeks. www.wbur.org/news/2025/08... @wbur.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Tomorrow, 11/1, tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents who heat their homes with #heatpumps will start getting a discounted electric rate that lasts through April.
The notifications (like the one attached) have been going out for the last few weeks. www.wbur.org/news/2025/08... @wbur.org
The notifications (like the one attached) have been going out for the last few weeks. www.wbur.org/news/2025/08... @wbur.org
States would normally have the bulk of their annual LIHEAP appropriations by this point in the fall so they can start helping people with winter heating bills in November.
This year, they haven't received anything. And it's not clear when, or if, they will
This year, they haven't received anything. And it's not clear when, or if, they will
With the government shutdown, there's no money for LIHEAP, the federally-funded heating assistance program for low-income households.
The government shutdown is delaying a critical heating assistance program in Mass.
With the government shutdown, there's no money for LIHEAP, the federally-funded heating assistance program for low-income households.
www.wbur.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
States would normally have the bulk of their annual LIHEAP appropriations by this point in the fall so they can start helping people with winter heating bills in November.
This year, they haven't received anything. And it's not clear when, or if, they will
This year, they haven't received anything. And it's not clear when, or if, they will
Reposted by Miriam Wasser
Massachusetts is among more than two dozen Democratic states that are suing the Agriculture Department after the Trump administration said it would not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits
More than two dozen Democratic states are suing the Agriculture Department after the Trump administration said it would not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Massachusetts is among more than two dozen Democratic states that are suing the Agriculture Department after the Trump administration said it would not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
Winter is coming... Typically, states would have already received billions of dollars of federal money for a critical heating assistance program.
But #LIHEAP funds are delayed this year because of the government shutdown and lack of a spending bill
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
But #LIHEAP funds are delayed this year because of the government shutdown and lack of a spending bill
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
The government shutdown is delaying a critical heating assistance program in Mass.
With the government shutdown, there's no money for LIHEAP, the federally-funded heating assistance program for low-income households.
www.wbur.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Winter is coming... Typically, states would have already received billions of dollars of federal money for a critical heating assistance program.
But #LIHEAP funds are delayed this year because of the government shutdown and lack of a spending bill
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
But #LIHEAP funds are delayed this year because of the government shutdown and lack of a spending bill
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
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@miriamwasser.bsky.social reports on "seven key numbers that explain why many state leaders and environmentalists in New England are concerned about the fate of offshore wind." www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... 🔌💡
7 numbers that explain offshore wind's impact in New England
For more than a decade, Massachusetts and several other New England states have been banking on a large expansion of offshore wind. Here's what's at stake if President Trump succeeds in halting the in...
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October 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
@miriamwasser.bsky.social reports on "seven key numbers that explain why many state leaders and environmentalists in New England are concerned about the fate of offshore wind." www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... 🔌💡
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great reporting by @miriamwasser.bsky.social
For more than a decade, Massachusetts and several other New England states have been banking on a large expansion of offshore wind. Here's what's at stake if President Trump succeeds in halting the industry.
7 numbers that explain offshore wind's impact in New England
For more than a decade, Massachusetts and several other New England states have been banking on a large expansion of offshore wind. Here's what's at stake if President Trump succeeds in halting the in...
www.wbur.org
October 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
great reporting by @miriamwasser.bsky.social
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Don't forget about the wrecking ball Trump's taking to decarbonization plans decades in the making
In Mass., officials expected offshore wind to provide 50% of the state's power needs by 2050. Trump has thrown sand in the gears of all but one of New England's wind farms
@miriamwasser.bsky.social
In Mass., officials expected offshore wind to provide 50% of the state's power needs by 2050. Trump has thrown sand in the gears of all but one of New England's wind farms
@miriamwasser.bsky.social
7 numbers that explain offshore wind's impact in New England
For more than a decade, Massachusetts and several other New England states have been banking on a large expansion of offshore wind. Here's what's at stake if President Trump succeeds in halting the in...
www.wbur.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Don't forget about the wrecking ball Trump's taking to decarbonization plans decades in the making
In Mass., officials expected offshore wind to provide 50% of the state's power needs by 2050. Trump has thrown sand in the gears of all but one of New England's wind farms
@miriamwasser.bsky.social
In Mass., officials expected offshore wind to provide 50% of the state's power needs by 2050. Trump has thrown sand in the gears of all but one of New England's wind farms
@miriamwasser.bsky.social
As the Trump administration continues to target the offshore wind industry, I took at look at what's at stake for New England www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...
@wbur.org
@wbur.org
7 numbers that explain offshore wind's impact in New England
For more than a decade, Massachusetts and several other New England states have been banking on a large expansion of offshore wind. Here's what's at stake if President Trump succeeds in halting the in...
www.wbur.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As the Trump administration continues to target the offshore wind industry, I took at look at what's at stake for New England www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...
@wbur.org
@wbur.org
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Get heat pumps, save money! Useful info from @miriamwasser.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
What to know about Mass.' new electricity rates for heat pump users
To encourage more heat pump adoption, Massachusetts is offering discounted electric rates in the winter.
www.wbur.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Get heat pumps, save money! Useful info from @miriamwasser.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
We updated the story about the new (cheaper) electric rate for heat pump users in Massachusetts.
TLDR: The vast majority of heat pump owners will be automatically enrolled, so be on the lookout for an email or letter from your utility. You should get it before Nov. 1
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
TLDR: The vast majority of heat pump owners will be automatically enrolled, so be on the lookout for an email or letter from your utility. You should get it before Nov. 1
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
What to know about Mass.' new electricity rates for heat pump users
To encourage more heat pump adoption, Massachusetts is offering discounted electric rates in the winter.
www.wbur.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We updated the story about the new (cheaper) electric rate for heat pump users in Massachusetts.
TLDR: The vast majority of heat pump owners will be automatically enrolled, so be on the lookout for an email or letter from your utility. You should get it before Nov. 1
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
TLDR: The vast majority of heat pump owners will be automatically enrolled, so be on the lookout for an email or letter from your utility. You should get it before Nov. 1
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
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SCOOP: The only offshore wind farm backed by Republican lawmakers narrows in on a new, definitive state date: March 2026.
Trump promised “no new windmills” on his watch.
But, in just 6 months, America’s largest offshore wind farm will plug into the grid. 🔌
#energysky #greensky
Trump promised “no new windmills” on his watch.
But, in just 6 months, America’s largest offshore wind farm will plug into the grid. 🔌
#energysky #greensky
America’s biggest offshore wind farm will be online in six months
Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW project off Virginia’s coast is progressing fast. The utility has a new, more definitive target to plug into the grid: March 2026.
www.canarymedia.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
SCOOP: The only offshore wind farm backed by Republican lawmakers narrows in on a new, definitive state date: March 2026.
Trump promised “no new windmills” on his watch.
But, in just 6 months, America’s largest offshore wind farm will plug into the grid. 🔌
#energysky #greensky
Trump promised “no new windmills” on his watch.
But, in just 6 months, America’s largest offshore wind farm will plug into the grid. 🔌
#energysky #greensky
The country's first large-scale offshore wind project continues to make progress off the coast of MA
Vineyard Wind can now generate up to 400 megawatts, which means about half of the turbines are producing power. (That's up from 17 turbines in July.)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
Vineyard Wind can now generate up to 400 megawatts, which means about half of the turbines are producing power. (That's up from 17 turbines in July.)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
What's up with offshore wind in New England? Here's a map
The Trump administration is bringing big changes to the U.S. offshore wind industry. Use this map to help keep track of where projects in New England stand.
www.wbur.org
October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The country's first large-scale offshore wind project continues to make progress off the coast of MA
Vineyard Wind can now generate up to 400 megawatts, which means about half of the turbines are producing power. (That's up from 17 turbines in July.)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
Vineyard Wind can now generate up to 400 megawatts, which means about half of the turbines are producing power. (That's up from 17 turbines in July.)
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
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@wbur.org reporter @miriamwasser.bsky.social tells the story of an unlikely fisherman’s nonprofit in Maine, which, turbocharged with funding from a prominent rightwing billionaire, ascended to become a powerful presence in the anti-offshore wind movement. www.wbur.org/news/2024/12...
October 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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It always brings me such joy to click on an interesting-looking story and realize it was written by a friend!
Nice piece, @johnismay.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
Nice piece, @johnismay.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
What Women Heard in Hegseth’s Remarks About Physical Standards
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It always brings me such joy to click on an interesting-looking story and realize it was written by a friend!
Nice piece, @johnismay.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
Nice piece, @johnismay.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
Oh hey, we made a cool tool to help you track where various offshore wind projects in New England stand and understand which actions from the Trump administration have affected their progress.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
What's up with offshore wind in New England? Here's a map
The Trump administration is bringing big changes to the U.S. offshore wind industry. Use this map to help keep track of where projects in New England stand.
www.wbur.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Oh hey, we made a cool tool to help you track where various offshore wind projects in New England stand and understand which actions from the Trump administration have affected their progress.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/10... @wbur.org
GOATSCAPING! www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...
Livestock landscaping: Vermont ski areas employ goats and sheep to clear the slopes
Domestic goats are reaching new heights on Vermont's ski slopes. Magic Mountain in southern Vermont used goats to clear its slopes of vegetation last year, and Jay Peak, near the Canadian border, is u...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
GOATSCAPING! www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...
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Trump: “We don’t do wind because wind is a disaster. It’s a very expensive joke, frankly.”
Trump may not like jokes. But if the popularity of this video is any indication, Europeans are having a laugh at him. Americans will laugh, too, as long as comedians are free to make the jokes.
My latest 👇
Trump may not like jokes. But if the popularity of this video is any indication, Europeans are having a laugh at him. Americans will laugh, too, as long as comedians are free to make the jokes.
My latest 👇
Can climate comedy still work? This offshore wind ad suggests it can.
The satirical video starring Samuel L. Jackson pokes fun at offshore wind disinformation right as the Trump administration is targeting both comedy and…
www.canarymedia.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Trump: “We don’t do wind because wind is a disaster. It’s a very expensive joke, frankly.”
Trump may not like jokes. But if the popularity of this video is any indication, Europeans are having a laugh at him. Americans will laugh, too, as long as comedians are free to make the jokes.
My latest 👇
Trump may not like jokes. But if the popularity of this video is any indication, Europeans are having a laugh at him. Americans will laugh, too, as long as comedians are free to make the jokes.
My latest 👇