NEWS
news 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
news 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
news 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
news ‘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
news 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
news 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
news 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
news 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
news $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
news New Bedford to Allocate $3 Million for Housing and Homelessness - wbsm.com
New Bedford to Allocate $3 Million for Housing and Homelessness wbsm.com
Kate Robinson - 03-15-2023
news 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
news 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
news State Launches Northeast Emergency Management Training
State Launches Northeast Emergency Management Training
CapeCod.com - 03-15-2023
news 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
news 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
news Biggest snowfalls recorded in Massachusetts history
A list of the biggest 1-day snowfalls in Massachusetts
Nexstar Media Wire - 01-24-2023
news 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
news 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
news Massachusetts 1.9 MW rooftop solar array deployed on recycling facility
A new solar array in MA is one of the nation's largest.
Michael Shoeck - 01-17-2023
news 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
news 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
news 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
news 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
news Massachusetts Awards USD 150 Million for New Bedford and Salem Port Upgrades; Salem Site Could Support Floating Wind
Charlie Baker announced the award of USD 180 million in funding for projects supporting offshore wind development
Adrijana Buljan - 01-03-2023
news 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
news 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
news Climate change threatens groundwater supplies in Greater Boston, study says - GBH News
Climate change threatens groundwater supplies in Greater Boston, study says.
Craig LeMoult - 12-29-2022
news EPA and Massachusetts Officials Celebrate Nearly $15 Million of Public Health Protection Investments in Fall River
BOSTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated investments in the City of Fall River.
EPA - 12-21-2022
news 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
BLOGS
blog New Bedford becomes more StormSmart by the day
The New Bedford Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship (DRES) is collaborating with the Massachusetts Of...
City of New Bedford - 02-09-2024
blog Press Release: Major Improvements for Buttonwood Water Quality
New Bedford, MA – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City, along with local, state, and federal partners, is la...
City of New Bedford - 11-07-2023
blog Press Release: City Reminds Residents of the Adopt-a-Tree Program
New Bedford, MA – With fall around the corner, the City of New Bedford would like to remind residents of our Adopt...
New Bedford Staff - 09-22-2023
blog Greenheart- Tropical Imports for New Bedford Harbor Infrastructure
A new wave of investment has rolled into New Bedford Harbor’s waterfront. Public and private shoreline projects ar...
New Bedford Staff - 05-12-2023
blog New Bedford's Green Infrastructure Strategy
Learn more about green infrastructure in New Bedford! New Bedford is using nature-based solutions to increase clima...
- 12-28-2021