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Solar News This Week - June 07, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court reverses permit for Agrovoltaics site

The Supreme Court of Ohio has reversed a…

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A Very Dangerous Proposal

Supporters of Israel have inserted language in the current US National Defense Authorization Act  (NDAA) that would deeply intertwine the US and Israeli militaries. The language…

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Pride events in central Ohio

See calendar of events here

Did you know that Columbus is home to the…

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My Letter to My U.S. Representative and Senators Regarding Israeli Violence Against Palestinians

Hello, my name is Mahmoud El‑Yousseph. I am a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and a 50‑year resident of central Ohio.

I am writing to urge you — U.S. Representative Joyce Birdson Beatty and…

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Protect the Wayne National Forest

The Bureau of Land Management is once again moving forward with plans to lease parcels in Wayne National Forest for fracking in southeastern Ohio. Public comments are now open on the agency’s latest environmental review document, called a Determination of NEPA Adequacy.

This is not a new fight. For years, people across Ohio have spoken out against fracking in Wayne National Forest through petitions, hearings, protests, letters, public comments, and lawsuits. Environmental groups previously won a lawsuit against BLM after a federal court ruled the agency failed to fully consider the…

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Ohio lawmakers unanimously pass bill allowing companies to pump carbon dioxide underground — and force unwilling landowners to participate

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The Ohio General Assembly has unanimously passed legislation establishing a sweeping legal framework for carbon capture and underground storage in the state — a bill that gives companies the power to inject…

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The Erasure of Our Service: A Call to Truth

In memory of my late sister, Cornelia Louise Williams, a veteran of the United States Army, I write this as a call to action. We stand at a moment where the legacies of our ancestors and the rights of those currently serving are being…

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Last-minute bill could kill Ohio mail-in voting

Until today, HB 472 was a good, bipartisan bill that would waive ID and birth certificate fees for homeless Ohioans.

The NEW, SUBSTITUTE VERSION OF HB 472 would require photo ID for all mail-in ballots.

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Swing for Scholars Golf Invitational

On Friday June 12, 2026, 24 foursome teams will compete against one another at Eta Nu Nu’s Swing for Scholars Golf Invitational at Champions Golf Course located at 3900 Westerville Road in Columbus, Ohio. Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the…

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