In a critical development for marine conservation and renewable energy, ACK for Whales, a Nantucket-based nonprofit, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review federal approvals for the Vineyard Wind project. The case centers on protecting North Atlantic right whales from potential harm caused by offshore wind development. The Supreme Court will consider the petition in January 2025, with justices scheduled to convene on January 10 to determine whether to hear the case. Despite the slim odds – only 1% of roughly 8,000 annual petitions receive Supreme Court review – ACK for Whales remains optimistic. “We feel really good about … Continue reading Supreme Court to Review Vineyard Wind’s Impact on Endangered Whales