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Cool spring delays pollen release, but New England allergy season stays high into summer
weather11 hours ago

Cool spring delays pollen release, but New England allergy season stays high into summer

A cool May delayed the release of tree pollen across New England, but grass pollen is now surging and keeping allergy levels high. Pollen has been medium or high for 13 of the last 15 days, and May typically blends grass and tree pollen in Greater Boston. Experts warn that pollen levels will remain high through much of the summer as grass, ragweed, and mold rise, with Boston’s allergy season lengthened by more than two weeks since 1970.

via The Boston Globe|
#allergies#grass-pollen#new-england
Record-Setting El Niño Could Redefine 2026 Weather
climate22 days ago

Record-Setting El Niño Could Redefine 2026 Weather

Models warn of a rare, possibly record-breaking El Niño this summer that could be the strongest since 1877–78, with sea-surface temperatures about 3°C above average by December. If it materializes, New England could see a near-record warm, more humid summer with wetter conditions and more coastal storms, followed by a wetter fall/winter and less snow; the Atlantic hurricane season may be quieter.

via The Boston Globe|
#climate#el-nino#new-england
DIY balcony solar gains traction in New England
energy2 months ago

DIY balcony solar gains traction in New England

Six New England states are considering bills to legalize plug-in balcony solar kits that connect to a standard outlet (up to 1,200 watts), enabling renters and homeowners to cut energy bills without rooftop installs. The proposals vary by state but generally require safety certification and would remove interconnection requirements, with Maine nearing final passage and NH, VT, MA, CT, and RI at different stages. Kit prices are around $3 per watt and could fall as adoption grows, and supporters say the policy has bipartisan appeal and little fiscal impact. The push underscores high regional energy costs and a national trend toward DIY solar.

via Canary Media|
#balcony-solar#energy#energy-prices
New England Eyes Plug-In Solar to Bring Solar Power to Renters
energy3 months ago

New England Eyes Plug-In Solar to Bring Solar Power to Renters

Lawmakers in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are weighing bills to allow small plug-in solar panels that connect to home outlets, removing the need for rooftop installations and potentially lowering electricity bills for renters and others without easy access to rooftop solar. The approach mirrors European adoption and Utah’s 2025 lead, but would require updated electrical codes and national safety certifications before widespread sale; costs can reach up to about $2,000, and critics say it won’t be a universal solution, though supporters argue prices could fall with broader adoption and that the technology offers a practical entry point to clean energy for renters and apartments.

via Inside Climate News|
#energy#legislation#new-england
New England braced for marathon snowstorm dumping up to 2 feet
weather4 months ago

New England braced for marathon snowstorm dumping up to 2 feet

A major New England snowstorm is expected this weekend, with Boston likely to receive 15–20 inches and some areas approaching 2 feet. Snow begins Sunday with very heavy rates (up to 2–4 inches per hour) and near whiteout conditions, continuing into Monday. Winds 25–35 mph will create slick roads and dangerous wind chills into Tuesday. Residents should finish shopping, stock up on supplies, avoid travel during peak storm, and prepare homes and vehicles for power outages, with multiple rounds of shoveling as temperatures drop into the teens after the storm.

via WBUR|
#boston#new-england#preparedness
Weekend Snow to Blankets 1,500-Mile Arc From Florida to Maine
weather4 months ago

Weekend Snow to Blankets 1,500-Mile Arc From Florida to Maine

A weekend winter storm will bring accumulating snow along a 1,500-mile stretch from Florida to Maine, including a rare snow event in parts of the South (Florida Panhandle) with palm trees dusted in the morning; advisories extend to central Georgia near Macon and Southeastern Alabama, where several inches of heavy, wet snow are possible, as the system spreads into the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England.

via The Washington Post|
#new-england#new-york#snow-storms
energy8 months ago

Judge Allows Restart of Rhode Island Offshore Wind Project

A judge has allowed the Revolution Wind offshore wind project in New England to resume construction after a halt ordered by the Trump administration, with ongoing investigations into national security impacts. The project supplies power to Rhode Island and Connecticut, and the decision is seen as positive for regional energy reliability and local jobs, despite potential legal challenges ahead.

via Politico|
#construction-restart#energy#legal-dispute