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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announces the launch of Carbon Free Boston as part of the City’s Climate Action Plan. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh announces the City’s plans to be carbon neutral by 2050

Laura Al Bast December 3, 2017

In an attempt to neutralize Boston’s carbon emissions by 2050 and build on the city’s Climate Action Plan, Mayor Martin Walsh announced the Carbon Free Boston initiative on Tuesday. Through...

Local organizations show appreciation for EPA workers

Local organizations show appreciation for EPA workers

Jordan Kimmel February 16, 2017

Local environmental organizations rallied Tuesday morning at the Environmental Protection Agency’s New England office to demonstrate appreciation for EPA workers, highlighting the agency’s work...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday signed into law a bill that he believes will strengthen sustainable energy efforts in the commonwealth. PHOTO BY JACQUI BUSICK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Baker signs legislation to improve solar power

Paige Smith April 14, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito passed comprehensive solar legislation into law Monday in collaboration with elected officials from around the commonwealth, according to...

The Massachusetts Senate approved a new bill Thursday that set new goals regarding statewide greenhouse gas emissions. ILLUSTRATION BY BRIGID KING/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Senate passes greenhouse gas emissions bill

Maisie Guzi February 4, 2016

The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill Jan. 28 that will help Massachusetts reach its greenhouse gas emissions goals as set by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008. The bill sets a target of between...

The National Academy of Sciences called for further investment in geoengineering in a report released Feb. 10. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Geoengineering solutions full of hot air, experts warn

Michelle Marino February 17, 2015

At a rate of 0.12 inches per year since 1992, the sea is rising, according to research by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. To a harbor city like Boston, that could be more than just...

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