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July 20, 2023 | Boston-Area Beaches Shut Down During Hottest Week of the YearBeaches across the Boston area are closed during the hottest week of the year. Climate-driven extreme rainfall is to blame. |  |
July 13, 2023 | Heat Pumps Can Keep You Cool in the SummerWhen temperatures climb, this climate-friendly technology can help keep you cool, too |  |
July 12, 2023 | A Summer of Climate ExtremesAround New England and around the country, the summer of 2023 was a summer of extreme weather. |  |
July 7, 2023 | Special Interests Aim to Sink Regulations Protecting Endangered Right WhalesNorth Atlantic right whales are on the verge of extinction – and we humans remain the biggest threat to their survival. Scientists are clear: We can’t afford to lose even one whale a year due to human causes if this critically endangered species is to recover. Collisions with boats and ships are one of those… Continue reading Special Interests Aim to Sink Regulations Protecting Endangered Right Whales |  |
July 6, 2023 | What Is Climate Justice?Climate justice is about recognizing that climate impacts, such as extended heat waves, stronger winds, and intense rainstorms, disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It calls for urgent action to prevent further harm and ensure equitable access to clean energy solutions, prioritizing historically marginalized communities for a sustainable and fair future. |  |
June 30, 2023 | How Cities Can Prepare for Summer Heat WavesClimate change means heat waves are getting longer and more frequent. But cities can prepare by implementing three simple steps. |  |
June 26, 2023 | Massachusetts Bottle Bill: 3 Reasons Why We Need to Modernize ItLitter is taking a toll on Massachusetts’ health and economy. These three reasons show how an updated bottle bill could help us change that. |  |
June 15, 2023 | Six Fascinating Facts About Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentHere are six fascinating facts to help you get to know one of New England’s ocean treasures. |  |
June 9, 2023 | The Debt Ceiling Bill Aimed to Reform Permitting for Energy Infrastructure – But It Fails to Make Meaningful ProgressThe debt ceiling bill included measures to speed up permitting of energy infrastructure. Here’s why they could actually make things worse. |  |
June 8, 2023 | What Do the New EPA Power Plant Standards Mean for New England?These proposed standards can reduce carbon pollution, but need to be more stringent to work. |  |