The key elections to watch for energy and climate

Published on October 31, 2025

Election Day is almost here, and while the White House and Congress aren’t up for grabs this time around, energy issues are on the ballot in several major races. Here are five elections where rising power bills, offshore wind, data centers, and the future of clean energy are all on the line. Georgia Public Service…

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Do offshore wind farms kill bats? Trump cut research into the question.

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