Tag: climate change

Sen. Hansen files legislation to protect nontidal wetlands from development

Some of the First State’s most critical and endangered ecosystems would be better protected from development under legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Stephanie Hansen. […]

Senate passes legislation to require community resiliency strategies in comprehensive plans

The Delaware Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would direct counties and towns in the First State to include strategies in their next comprehensive plan for strengthening community resiliency against the impacts of climate change. […]

While Big Oil may have caused the climate crisis, reversing its harm will take all of us

By Sen. Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman […]

Sen. Hansen files bill to consolidate oversight, planning of Delaware’s future energy needs

Senate Bill 7, also known as the Delaware Energy Planning Act, will strengthen the ability of the State Energy Office to serve as a lead agency on a variety of climate and energy issues, including the buildout and resiliency of the statewide energy grid, review of emerging technologies, promotion of energy equity and monitoring the progress of our transition to renewable energy sources. […]