Jul 10, 2024
Robert King on the Power of Water
Robert King has nursed neglected dams back to health for more than 30 years. He says his story shows how regular people concerned about climate change can make a difference.
State: National
Jul 09, 2024
Climate Lawsuits Launched By Youth Reflect A Need for Action
In June, the state of Hawai’i agreed to cut carbon emissions in a historic climate case settlement. This is a big win with implications for communities in New England and beyond.
Jul 03, 2024
Railing Against the Wind
Local anti-wind citizens’ groups are using pro-environment rhetoric to turn public opinion against offshore wind, a tactic borrowed from fossil fuel companies.
Jul 02, 2024
Right Whale Vessel Strike Protections Sought By Nov. 1
Conservation groups are pushing for long-delayed federal action to finalize expanded vessel strike protections for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Jun 28, 2024
The Supreme Court Just Disempowered the EPA
In its ruling against “Chevron deference” the Supreme Court has eroded the environmental and health protections we rely on.
Jun 28, 2024
Supreme Court Rules in Chevron Doctrine Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned 40 years of precedent and practice comprising the “Chevron doctrine,” under which federal courts defer to an agency’s interpretation of ambiguous legal terms when Congress has given that agency authority to implement the law.
Jun 21, 2024
Hurricane Season is Here. Are Building Codes Ready?
Forecasters predict a very active hurricane season in 2024. But are building codes ready? Massachusetts has an opportunity to plan for extreme weather with the Climate Safe Buildings Act.
Jun 13, 2024
Talking Trash: The Truth About Landfills
Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.
Jun 07, 2024
Let’s Clean Up Our Plastics Problem
Individuals alone can’t stem the tide of plastic overtaking the country. We need collective action and societal resolve.
Jun 04, 2024
Federal Agencies Release a Management Plan for New England’s Marine National Monument
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts deserves strong protections against growing threats
