Frederick Hewett

6 days ago | newbedfordlight.org | Frederick Hewett

At a time when the Trump administration is doing everything in its power to stop the development of offshore wind, it’s heartening to hear of Vineyard Wind’s victory in the Supreme Court (Supreme Court rejects 2 challenges to Vineyard Wind, May 6). While the fishing industry’s lobbyist, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance, may have some valid concerns, Vineyard Wind has run the gauntlet of dozens of environmental permitting processes during its design and construction.

3 weeks ago | wbur.org | Frederick Hewett

Ice, ironically, defines Greenland. Up to almost two miles thick in places, the ice that envelops the austerely beautiful island determines its ecology, its economy and its culture. What scientists can say with certainty is that Greenland's ice is melting due to global warming, and the consequences reverberate like the resounding rumble of a calving glacier. The quickening disappearance of the ice is upsetting marine ecologies and challenging the ancient traditions of the indigenous Inuit.

2 months ago | wbur.org | Frederick Hewett

“Can they do that?” has been the question on the lips of the drop-jawed public as President Trump’s people bulldoze through the federal bureaucracy. Now, it’s the question being asked at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where the administration’s fossil fuel ideologues are launching an audacious assault on the cornerstone of the agency’s regulatory edifice. My response to this regulatory onslaught? Go ahead. Make my day.

Oct 9, 2024 | wbur.org | Frederick Hewett

A 7-year-old in my neighborhood recently told me, "Everyone should have an electric car and not a gas car!" I smiled. I was impressed by the forcefulness of his proclamation and his awareness of climate issues. As an activist, I've been frustrated by how little attention climate change has received in this election cycle. I understand that voters are focused on politically salient topics like inflation and abortion despite Americans feeling the direct effects of climate change frequently.

Aug 30, 2024 | lasvegassun.com | Frederick Hewett

A federal judge’s decision blocking a lithium drilling project in Arizona this month poses some difficult questions. While the pursuit of green energy is crucial, it can’t bulldoze the rights and sacred lands of Native American tribes. The Hualapai Tribe’s concerns are legitimate, and their cultural heritage and spiritual sites deserve protection. Environmental justice is central to any meaningful shift toward sustainable practices.