Offshore Wind Legal Fight: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of Northeast states, including Vermont, sued the Trump administration over a nearly $1 billion deal that pays TotalEnergies to cancel offshore wind leases—arguing it’s unlawful and steers money toward fossil fuels instead of clean energy. Battery Storage Watch: A public meeting in Vergennes is set on a proposed battery storage facility, with residents raising concerns about lithium-ion fire risk and local pollution impacts. Wildlife-Friendly Farming: Vermont Fish and Wildlife is urging landowners to protect grassland birds by delaying mowing until August, giving species like bobolinks time to rear young. Lake Shore Protection: Vermont’s Lakes and Ponds Program is sharing shoreland best practices for property owners around Lake Bomoseen and other waters—native plantings, rain gardens, and no-mow zones to cut runoff and restore habitat. Forest Service Scrutiny: Sen. Peter Welch pressed the U.S. Forest Service chief over a reorganization plan he says could weaken management capacity for forests, including Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest. Elm Disease Response: Scientists are injecting American elms with Dutch elm disease fungus as part of a conservation effort to save floodplain forests in Benson. EV Momentum: New data says Vermont now has nearly 21,000 electric vehicles, with used EVs and lower charging rates helping more drivers make the switch. Weather: Heat is building into the weekend, but showers are also returning—especially across northern Vermont.