Climate justice & Activism

Six advocates were first elected in 2022. This year, all who ran were endorsed by the group No Coal, No Gas, which advocates for transitioning the region’s grid off of fossil fuels.

Eight people were arrested for criminal trespassing, after paddling kayaks and canoes in the Merrimack River near the plant.

The case was dropped after the activist's lawyer challenged the law's constitutionality.

Hosted by NHPR’s climate and energy reporter Mara Hoplamazian, this summit brought together people from across New England to talk about opportunities for transformative action in the face of the climate change crisis.