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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

BU research impacted by Trump climate rollbacks, organizations carry on

Emma Mullay March 6, 2025
While President Donald Trump has enacted mass rollbacks on climate policy at the federal level, Boston University’s climate research programs and sustainability groups have continued to educate and advocate.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Who pays when everyone loses? | Data Driven

Sarah Datta December 4, 2024
We can’t expect to battle climate change when we don’t even have a decent way of talking about it. Something needs to give — we need to think about restructuring these events to make more headway.
A Trump-Vance sign in Brookline, Massachusetts. While President-elect Donald Trump plans to make changes to reproductive, healthcare, education and immigration policies, Boston’s policies maintain protections. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

How do Trump’s second term policies measure up to Massachusetts?

Emma Mullay November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump made many large-scale promises on policies concerning key voter issues both during his campaign and since his reelection — here’s how they shape up in Boston and Massachusetts.
The corner of Harvard Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. A lack of green spaces in Allston-Brighton is contributing to extreme heat in the area, making it one of the warmest neighborhoods in Boston. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Extreme heat, flooding in Allston reflects patterns of climate change

George Lehman March 4, 2024
Lack of tree coverage and rising sea levels across Boston have led to extreme heat and flooding in the Allston neighborhood.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Halloween and sustainability: a grave issue

Anna Welsh October 22, 2023
In a few days, many will inevitably turn to Amazon Prime to fast-track their last-minute costume idea to their dorm mailbox. But just as fast as they are thrown together, the colorful wigs and cheap, nylon tutus will be stuffed into the back of a closet or deep in a trash bin.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphics Artist

EDITORIAL: Sustainability at BU — progressive or performative?

Editors February 9, 2023
Prioritizing sustainability could not only cement BU’s place as a pillar of environmental protection, but actually make a tangible difference throughout the world. 
The Boston University Initiative on Cities and Institute for Sustainable Energy held a virtual panel Tuesday to discuss the research behind equitable climate action plans in cities throughout the United States. COURTESY OF BU INITIATIVE ON CITIES

Experts talked justice, its role in climate planning at ISE event

Emily Pauls December 8, 2021
"Justice in Urban Climate Plans: How and Where Cities Are Integrating Equity and Climate" was hosted on Zoom this Tuesday.
Boston University environmental analysis and policy student Keeley Bombard. In her work at the environmental nonprofit Ocean River Institute, Bombard relays constituent feedback to legislators regarding environmental concerns and initiatives. COURTESY OF ROB MOIR

BU senior connects residents to their legislators while interning at environmental nonprofit

Claire Law October 27, 2021
Keeley Bombard is the fall intern at the Ocean River Institute in Cambridge.
rev. mariana white-hammond speaks at a dorchester event march 2019

Local activist, community leader appointed Boston’s chief of environment

Greye Dunn April 26, 2021
Responsibilities include protecting Boston's climate, water, air, land and architectural resources.
Climate Strike activist speaking

GALLERY: Second annual Boston Climate Strike commences at Massachusetts State House

Jasmine Li April 23, 2021

By Jasmine Li Students and activists gathered outside of the Massachusetts State House Thursday for the second annual Boston Climate Strike, urging legislators to co-sponsor bills calling for immediate...

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Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

Taylor Brokesh March 31, 2021
Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.
empty mbta train at boston college

Pandemic slashes Boston traffic

Anna Stjernquist March 12, 2021
Boston drivers lost an average of 48 hours to traffic in 2020 — down from 101 hours in 2019 — according to an INRIX report. The city’s congestion now ranks fourth in the United States, behind New York, Philadelphia and Chicago.
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