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The Daily Free Press

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Warm November temperatures in Boston sparks climate change concerns under Trump’s presidency

Liam Dunne November 19, 2024
Boston experienced unseasonably warm temperatures this November, prompting concerns surrounding the future of the City’s environmental policies under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Chinatown - Michelle Wu Heat Resilience Solutions

Mayor Wu announces citywide heat resilience plans on Earth Day

Artemis Huang April 28, 2022
Mayor Wu announced Heat Resilience Solutions plan to tackle Boston’s rising summer temperature.
Caroline Markham, the general manager of Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square, holds up reusable straws that are now used in the restaurant. Eastern Standard has joined the movement to stop using plastic straws. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Eastern Standard says goodbye to single-use plastic straws

Sarika Ram April 4, 2018
Goodbye plastic, single-use straws, hello reusable alternatives. Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks, located in Kenmore Square, decided to switch to reusable plastic and metal straws after its management team found the restaurant wasted around 60,000 plastic straws annually, said Diego Alejandro Peña-Herrera, the bar manager at Eastern Standard.
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