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Jonathan Barnes

Jonathan has written about a variety of industries including automotive, maritime, IT, mining and construction. A longtime freelance journalist and tech writer, he’s contributed to Fortune, Reuters and other media, and has reported for the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. He earned a BA in Professional Writing and Creative Writing from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Hanwha Philly Shipyard has cited workforce shortages as a major challenge impacting its shipbuilding projects. Hanwha Philly Shipyard photo.

America’s shipyards are hiring — but where are the workers?

Local, state, and federal agencies respond to an aircraft collision in Washington, D.C., on January 30, 2025. Coast Guard Sector U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles.

Technology aids wreckage recovery, investigation of Potomac River aircraft collision

Installation einer Windturbine / Installing a wind turbine — A wind turbine under construction. Siemens photo.

More job growth expected in offshore wind energy

offshore-wind-turbines-dong-energy — Offshore wind turbines. Dong Energy photo by MEDVIND/Bent Sørensen.

Educators and companies partner to create offshore wind jobs

Europe, and European companies, have a head start in offshore wind and are helping to develop the nascent U.S. offshore wind sector. ABB photo

Local governments backing offshore wind

Purpose-built vessels for offshore wind development needed

Ports ramp up for offshore wind, but will it be fast enough?

What does the future of the offshore wind industry look like?

Big Oil, governments stake claims in a new green energy and offshore wind market