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January 30, 2025
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Conservation groups applaud a First Circuit Court of Appeals decision reinstating a 2024 National Marine Fisheries Service rule that protects critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements...
Entangled North Atlantic right whale
January 29, 2025
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Fifty years after they were originally established, Massachusetts Designated Port Areas have not undergone a comprehensive review or any type of reform to ensure they are responsive to present day...
Brayton Point Station in Somerset, Massachusetts
January 29, 2025
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According to Zeyneb Magavi, geothermal energy is a grand opportunity to shift into a new clean energy age, tackling climate change and lowering energy costs all at the same time....
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January 27, 2025
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Everyone deserves safe, healthy communities to live and thrive in, and transitioning to clean energy offers a powerful opportunity to make that vision a reality. But outdated infrastructure planning continues...
A rocky jetty stretches into the distance, guiding two people walking toward a quaint white lighthouse under a bright, sunny sky. The scene includes a sandy beach on one side and the blue waters of Long Island Sound on the other, evoking a serene coastal atmosphere.
January 27, 2025
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A New Hampshire state report rings alarms for the lead poisoning crisis, with 1,142 children poisoned by lead in 2023. This is the highest number of children poisoned since the...
Lead poisoning test
January 20, 2025
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Offshore wind is a critical part of our region’s efforts to reduce dirty, polluting fossil fuel, create good-paying jobs, and ensure long-term savings for families and businesses.
A view from the ground-up of wind turbines against a blue sky with some clouds.
January 20, 2025
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Conservation Law Foundation has lawyers at the ready to stop Trump’s worst, in court if necessary, and will press New England’s leaders to provide the bold leadership needed to protect...
New Hampshire's Energy Strategy calls for more natural gas – which is the last thing we need.
January 17, 2025
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Massachusetts has passed a bold climate bill promising cleaner air, healthier communities, and safer transportation for all. From fast-tracking solar projects to empowering neighborhoods to shape local energy plans, this...
Massachusetts State House at sunset, featuring its iconic golden dome, surrounded by trees and city buildings, with a view of the Charles River in the background.
January 15, 2025
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In 2024 alone, four right whales, including two females and two dependent calves, died as the result of vessel strikes in US waters.
Three right whales
January 14, 2025
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This is part of an occasional series examining how the Trump administration may alter environmental laws.  In 2020, President Trump rolled back protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine...
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