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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.
The City of Boston released building energy metrics that can be found online for the first time Tuesday due to its energy reporting and disclosure program. PHOTO COURTESY PIXABAY

Building energy use metrics now available to public

Carolyn Hoffman October 6, 2015

The first year of energy metrics for large buildings are now publicly available as part of a citywide plan to make Boston more environmentally friendly. The metrics, released Thursday, are accessible...

A survey published March 25 found that campus movements for sustainability hinder debate and hurt university finances. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sustainability movements harm school finances, curriculum, study finds

Keri McAlpine April 2, 2015

Although a recent study suggests that university sustainability movements may harm a school’s finances and stifles conversation, several officials at Boston University agree that their sustainability...

Boston University students wrote about actions they could take to reduce climate change at the George Sherman Union Link for National Sustainability Day Wednesday. PHOTO BY MINA CORPUZ/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU reaches greenhouse gas emission goal six years early

Genevieve Scarano October 24, 2014

Due to extensive efforts addressing climate change and sustainability, Boston University announced Wednesday that they achieved their 2020 goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent, six years...

Attendees of the People’s Climate March filled the streets of New York Sunday in order to raise awareness in the days prior to the United Nations Climate Summit. PHOTO BY SARAH FISHER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston revamps plan to address climate change, cut City emissions

Mina Corpuz September 25, 2014

In collaboration with sustainability organizations and members of the Boston community, the City has begun to update its Climate Action Plan to address climate change and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Established...

Mayor Walsh introduces composting pilot program to reduce greenhouse emissions

Stephanie Pagones September 18, 2014

As a facet of the City of Boston's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced a composting pilot program Friday designed to make composting easier and...

On 1-year anniversary of Sandy, environmental groups seek disaster plan

Daily Free Press Admin October 23, 2013

One year after Superstorm Sandy hit the east coast of the U.S., the Environmental League of Massachusetts called on the two Boston mayoral candidates to have detailed plans on how the city will be better...

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