Vineyard Wind was dealt two major setbacks that could affect its plan to build the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm.
Nadine Sebai
Reporter Nadine Sebai specializes in labor issues and investigative journalism. In 2023, she and fellow TPR reporter Nina Sparling published "Underage & Unprotected" in partnership with PBS FRONTLINE. This groundbreaking investigative series shed light on the plight of immigrant teenagers working in New Bedford seafood processing facilities, highlighting critical labor issues.
Nadine's voice has been heard on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as Here & Now, WBUR, WGBH, KQED, KXJZ, BBC World, KPFA, and KALX. Her reporting and commitment to investigative journalism have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Mark of Excellence Award for In-Depth Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists and a Reva and David Logan Prize for Excellence in Investigative Reporting.
When she's not on the job, you'll often find Nadine petting an animal or watching Lebanese soap operas. Fun fact: Nadine watched the documentary "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" more than 40 times, a film that sparked her transformation from an accountant to an investigative journalist.
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Feds Delay Decision On Offshore Wind Project
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management says it’s not yet prepared to rule on a pending Environmental Impact Statement.
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture
Here’s How A Pyrotechnic Company Sets Up A Fireworks Show
The Fourth of July is a day of celebration that usually involves grilling burgers and being with family. At the end of the night, it’s the fireworks that close out the holiday. And what might look like a random sequence of colorful explosions is in fact a meticulously planned performance.
Posted inBusiness
Vineyard Wind Changes Offshore Wind Farm Orientation To Assist Regional Fishermen
Offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind is changing the layout of its 84-turbine wind farm in an effort to reduce the impact on commercial fishermen.
Posted inBusiness
UK-Based Wind Company Chooses RI For US Headquarters
Rhode Island’s state economic development agency voted Monday night to approve a $1.9 million tax credit for an international wind energy company establishing its U.S. headquarters in Quonset.
Posted inPolitics
New Bedford Immigration Center Advises Undocumented Population Following Threat From President Trump
An immigration center in New Bedford is preparing for the worst, after President Trump said in a tweet on Monday night that U.S. immigration officials will begin arresting “millions of illegal aliens” starting next week.
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Vineyard Wind’s Economic Impact Report On MA Fishermen Is Biased, Economist Says
A University of Rhode Island economist says Vineyard Wind’s $10 million compensation offer to Massachusetts fishermen is too low.
Posted inEnvironment
Rhode Island’s Approval Of A Second Offshore Wind Farm Reflects A Growing East Coast Trend. Here’s Why Some Are Concerned
Rhode Island regulators unanimously approved a contract on Tuesday to build the state’s second offshore wind farm. The Revolution Wind project will generate enough energy to power more than 270,000 Rhode Island homes a year.
It’s just one of over a dozen offshore wind farms popping up across the Mid-Atlantic in what’s now been dubbed “The Saudi Arabia of Wind.” But some scientists and fishermen say the growth is too much too fast.
Posted inBusiness, Health
Nursing Home Advocates Protesting At Massachusetts Statehouse Amid Facility Closures
Nursing home advocates are protesting at the Massachusetts Statehouse on Tuesday urging government officials to increase facilities funding after a string of nursing home closures across the state.
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“It’s Infuriating Us”: New Bedford Fishermen Oppose Vineyard Wind’s $10 Million Compensation Offer
Vineyard Wind proposed its first compensation package for Massachusetts fishermen on Thursday who stand to lose major profits with the creation of the largest offshore wind farm in the country. The industry wasn’t happy with the offer.