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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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The No. 1 best U.S. city to live in is Cambridge, Massachusetts—see which other cities made the list

This month, Niche released its ranking of the best cities to live in America in 2023.

Celia Fernandez - 04-28-2023

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Massachusetts City Tackles Building Decarbonization at Scale

This spring, Cambridge, Mass. is putting new force behind its efforts to decarbonize multi-family buildings.

Marigo Farr - 04-28-2023

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Cambridge Residents and Activists Rally at City Hall for Green New Deal Proposal

More than 70 Cambridge residents and activists gathered in front of City Hall in support of Cambridge Green New Deal

Erika K. Chung and Emily L. Ding, Crimson Staff Writers - 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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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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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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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Massachusetts group wants $300 million to prep buildings for climate change

A Massachusetts coalition wants the state to create a fund to jump-start the move to renovate structures.

Kinga Borondy - 12-21-2022

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Four things to know about Massachusetts’ first-ever ‘climate chief’

Melissa Hoffer was appointed climate chief of Massachusetts Monday by Governor-elect Maura Healey.

Madeleine Atekin - 12-21-2022

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Harvard team launches climate resilience toolkit for front-line health care clinics

Public health experts launched an initiative to help medical clinics protect their patients from climate risks.

Sharon Udasin - 12-06-2022

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Above-average temperatures in Massachusetts factor into energy forecast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is projecting above-average temperatures in New England this winter

Michael P. Norton - 12-05-2022

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5 ways to turn climate talk into action

COP27 was all about implementation. Here’s how to make that happen—and it starts at the local level.

Zung Nguyen Vu - 11-21-2022

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Offshore wind turbines news

To better address the climate crisis, the US must reform its permitting process

It can take a decade to permit and build offshore wind, clean transportation, and major electric transmission.

Chris Murphy and Brad Campbell - 11-21-2022

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Massachusetts Utilities Hope Hydrogen and Biomethane Can Keep the State Cooking, and Heating, With Gas

State regulators are allowing electric utilities to plan how to decarbonize the power they supply

Jon Lamson - 11-18-2022

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How pavement can help cool overheated cities, even in chilly Mass.

These strategies will help slow global warming and cool cities.

Martha Bebinger - 11-14-2022

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Get that mattress off the curb! Here's what to know about Massachusetts' new waste bans

Helping cut down on the garbage we send to incinerators and landfills.

Barbara Moran - 11-14-2022

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Journalist David Wallace-Wells on climate change and climate hope

The picture is grim, but some climate scientists say they’re encouraged by progress the world has made.

Stefano Kotsonis - 11-14-2022

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Cambridge’s own Green New Deal

It is critical to lower emissions and make way for a clean energy future.

Max Miller - 11-09-2022

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Banned Waste Filling Mass. Landfills, Incinerators, Says Environmental Report - NBC10 Boston

Massachusetts has only six landfills -- and almost all are due to reach capacity by 2030.

Sam Drysdale - 09-12-2022