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Building off the success of the Inflation Reduction Act, a coalition of labor unions, green nongovernmental organizations, and community leaders came together to advocate for the inclusion of strong labor standards in the build-out of offshore wind in Maine.
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice, Biden Administration, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Economy, Growing the Middle Class, Inflation Reduction Act, Jobs, State and Local Policy, Unions, Worker Rights, Workforce Development+10 More
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The Biden-Harris administration has made an equitable and just transition to a clean energy economy a priority, an effort which includes a national offshore wind goal of deploying 30 gigawatts by 2030. A recent push by state leaders and advocates to develop offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine provided an opportunity to revitalize coastal areas through a transition to a clean energy economy. Building off the success of the Inflation Reduction Act, a coalition of labor unions, green nongovernmental organizations, and community leaders came together to advocate for the inclusion of strong labor standards in this build-out.
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It’s time to build a 100 percent clean future, deliver on environmental justice, and empower workers to compete in the global clean energy economy.
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