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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The Charles River. Flooding on the East Coast is getting worse and causing roadways to suffer. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DFP FILE PHOTO

New England flooding: a more imminent threat than previously thought

Sarika Ram April 2, 2018
As sea levels rise, researchers predict that Boston’s roads are going to have to increasingly withstand high tide flooding, costing drivers millions of hours in traffic delays annually.
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...

The City of Boston collaborates with Cambridge and Copenhagen to sign a climate memorandum focusing on the cities' climate goals. PHOTO COURTESY GAVIN DAVIS

Boston partners with Cambridge, Copenhagen to address climate change

Breanne Kovatch September 26, 2017

Boston is teaming up with cities near and far — from Cambridge and Copenhagen — in the fight against climate change. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Cambridge City Manager Louis DePasquale and Copenhagen...

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