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Neighborhoods in Mass. could get more shade from trees under new climate bill

Tree canopies shading Massachusetts cities and towns could grow dramatically due to a new climate bill.

Alison Kuznitz - 05-05-2023

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Earth Festival Celebrates Island Conservation Groups

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum was alive with activity Saturday afternoon as it hosted its first Earth Day Festival

Louisa Hufstader - 04-28-2023

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New Edgartown Farmers' Market to Start this Summer

The market will run on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from the end of June through September.

Brooke Kushwaha - 04-28-2023

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New Massachusetts climate change program to help municipalities

Climate resiliency is the focus of a new program in Massachusetts.

Brent Addleman - 04-28-2023

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There’s a push to educate students year-round on climate change

There’s a push on Beacon Hill to get MA public school students to think about climate change on a regular basis.

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News and Bob Dumas - 04-28-2023

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Boston Moves to Implement Climate-Friendly Building Code

Boston is set to implement a new state climate-friendly building code to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

Kathryn Carley - 04-11-2023

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A neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at environmental justice in Boston

RADIO: A new report finds people of color are most impacted by the effects of climate change in the city.

Rob Lane & Tiziana Dearing - 04-11-2023

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Massive study examines offshore wind’s impact on fishing, fisheries

A new federal study explores the impacts of offshore wind on fisheries and commercial fishermen.

Anastasia E. Lennon - 04-06-2023

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Greening roofs to boost climate resilience

Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris.

Zach Winn - 04-06-2023

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‘Heat-pump coaches’ help neighbors ditch fossil heat in Massachusetts

Since 2020, at least 14 heat-pump coaching programs have sprung up in Massachusetts

Alison F. Takemura - 03-29-2023

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The Latest IPCC Report & What It Means For Massachusetts & Rhode Island

To reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or even 2040, we have to make considerable progress this decade.

Larry Chretien & Anna Vanderspek - 03-29-2023

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How Massachusetts’ new DEP commissioner will bring ‘transparency and equity’ to the agency

Bonnie Heiple, the state’s new Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, has a bold plan for MA.

Dharna Noor - 03-29-2023

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US Energy Department Unveils New Strategy to Expand Offshore Wind Energy

The Biden administration hopes to construct 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.

03-29-2023

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Climate activists in Boston call on big banks divest from fossil fuel companies

Activists took to the streets of Boston’s financial district to demand banks stop investing in fossil fuel companies.

Paula Moura - 03-24-2023

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$700M in Grants for Local EV Chargers Announced

The Biden administration opened up applications for $700 million in grants for local governments to install EV chargers

Daniel C. Vock - 03-24-2023

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How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring

Climate change is altering spring growing conditions, and plant life is changing along with it.

PBS - 03-24-2023

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Going green, literally: introducing the bill that would bring more trees to the cities of Massachusetts

The term “urban forest” may sound like an oxymoron, but it actually might be the key to mitigating climate change.

Taylor Brokesh - 03-15-2023

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New England states unite to build new offshore wind HVDC transmission, seek DOE funding

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island – recently proposed to build up to three new transmission lines

Joshua Rosen - 03-15-2023

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State Launches Northeast Emergency Management Training

State Launches Northeast Emergency Management Training

CapeCod.com - 03-15-2023

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Planet-saving wind farms fall victim to global inflation fight

A sector that should be growing saw the lowest investment in a decade.

MoneyWeb - 03-15-2023

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 Massachusetts’ first climate chief, Northeastern graduate plans to make the state a model for reducing carbon emissions

New climate chief talks about her job and how Massachusetts will serve as a climate model for the rest of the country.

Cynthia McCormick Hibbert - 03-15-2023

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Massachusetts-based company gets $120 million boost to make ‘green steel’

The company's technology was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Ed Davey - 02-01-2023

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Specialized opt-in energy code pushes Massachusetts towards a more sustainable future

The Department of Energy Resources updated its building energy code.

Macie Parker - 02-01-2023

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Does Massachusetts Underestimate Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

Shortcomings in the state’s greenhouse gas inventory pose issues for energy planning

Jon Lamson - 01-24-2023

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The key to weathering rapid sea-level rise may lie in a Massachusetts salt marsh

A team of researchers recently announced that salt marshes may in fact thrive despite higher water levels.

UMASS Amherst - 01-24-2023

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Biggest snowfalls recorded in Massachusetts history

A list of the biggest 1-day snowfalls in Massachusetts

Nexstar Media Wire - 01-24-2023

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Massachusetts climate advocates say the fight over renewable gas isn’t over yet

A decision by state regulators last month was a setback for renewable natural gas, but conflict still exists.

Sarah Shemkus - 01-17-2023

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Lawmakers walk tightrope on wind power contracts

The Legislature’s energy experts say it makes sense to penalize CommonWealth Wind and Mayflower Wind

Commonwealth Staff - 01-10-2023

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Mass General tries performance reports to cut greenhouse gas use in anesthesia

“You see these numbers that are just astounding,” said Sam Smith, an anesthesiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital

Martha Bebinger - 01-10-2023

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Climate change ‘first order of business’ for Maura Healey

Gov. Maura Healey got to work quickly on her first full day in office.

Gayla Cawley - 01-10-2023

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State Releases New Resilient Lands Initiative  

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) released the Resilient Lands Initiative

Hillary T. - 01-10-2023

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DPU rejects bid to scrap wind contracts, approves them instead - The Boston Globe

The DPU on Friday approved the contracts between both the Commonwealth Wind and Mayflower Wind offshore wind projects

Colin A. Young - 01-03-2023

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A stinky stew on Cape Cod: Human waste and warming water

The algae blooms in Santuit are fueled by phosphorus, which, like nitrogen, is a component of human urine.

Christopher Flavelle - 01-03-2023

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Mass. officials threaten to limit emergency shelter without more funding

The family shelter system will no longer be able to guarantee spots for qualifying families

Gabrielle Emanuel - 01-03-2023

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4 troubling takeaways from new Mass. climate report

Here are a few of the major impacts the climate crisis could have on the Bay State by 2100.

Christopher Gavin - 12-29-2022