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The Daily Free Press

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu divests funds away from fossil fuels

Mayor Wu signs ordinance to divest fossils fuels in Boston

Emilia Wisniewski December 2, 2021
Mayor Michelle Wu divested City funds away from fossil fuel and other industries in an ordinance.
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Andrea Campbell hosts climate justice town hall

Isabella Abraham February 24, 2021
“We know that the climate crisis of course is a public health crisis, and that the investments we need to make in resiliency and sustainability are opportunities to improve health and the economic well-being of our residents," Campbell said.
Wetlands in Concord, Massachusetts. The City of Boston recognized World Wetlands Day for the first time Tuesday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston observes its first World Wetlands Day

Isabella Abraham February 3, 2021
World Wetlands Day commemorates the Feb. 2, 1971 signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which internationally recognized the value of preserving and maintaining wetlands, and serves as a day to raise global awareness about wetlands protection.
The Massachusetts Department of Ecological Restoration prioritized eight new river, wetland and cranberry bog refurbishment projects last Wednesday. COURTESY OF ANDREW WATSON VIA FLICKR

State names eight priority river and wetland restoration projects

Madison Mercado January 26, 2021
The new projects will restore wetlands and rivers to increase ecological resistance across the Commonwealth, benefit the economy and create new outdoor spaces for locals.
Environmental advocacy organizations such as Chelsea-based GreenRoots have had to evolve their practices to respond to and meet challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. COURTESY OF GREENROOTS

Community environmental groups adapt to pandemic

Rajwinder Kaur September 16, 2020
Since the pandemic began, many environmental groups have shifted operations online and provided aid for members of their communities.
Democratic candidate for Massachusetts governor Jay Gonzalez did not receive the endorsement of the the Environmental League of Massachusetts, a major environmental group. COURTESY OF MEREDITH NIERMAN/ WGBH NEWS

Environmental League of Massachusetts endorses Democrats, except Jay Gonzalez

Laura Al Bast November 6, 2018
The Environmental League of Massachusetts has endorsed dozens of candidates running for office in Massachusetts, with one stark absence: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez.
Gov. Charlie Baker is fighting to prevent oil and gas drilling in places off the Massachusetts coast, like Boston Harbor. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts legislators attempt prevention of offshore drilling

Jordan Kimmel March 1, 2018
The Massachusetts State Senate passed a bipartisan resolution Tuesday challenging possible oil and gas drilling in New England waters.  
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority issues the first tax-exempt sustainability bonds on Tuesday. PHOTO BY MEGHANA PATNANA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA issues nation’s first tax-exempt bonds earmarked for environmental, social benefits

Sarika Ram September 28, 2017

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority issued the nation’s first tax-exempt sustainability bonds, valued at a total of $370.3 million, this past Tuesday, setting a precedent of support for...

The National Weather Service declares Feb. 24 the hottest recorded temperature for February in Boston's history. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY VANESSA LARRAZABAL/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Boston’s warmest February day results in mixed opinions on climate change

Natalie Carroll March 1, 2017

Bostonians observed on Friday that the city’s temperature reached a new record high temperature of 73 degrees, making it the hottest days in February since records began in 1872, according to the U.S....

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 voters will have the opportunity to vote on four ballot questions this November. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Environmental, labor, gas, gambling initiatives fill Nov. 4 ballot

Jaime Bennis September 18, 2014

With the general election fast approaching on Nov. 4, Massachusetts residents will vote for a new governor, but they will also have the opportunity to vote on four initiatives that will appear on the...

Supermarkets are launching a TV ad campaign to dissuade Massachusetts voters from supporting a "bottle bill" in November's election, which would provide 5 cent refunds for all non-alcoholic beverage bottles. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bottle bill opposition launches ad campaign, draws criticism from environmentalists

Jaime Bennis September 18, 2014

A coalition of bottling company supporters is launching a television advertisement campaign to encourage Massachusetts voters to deny an update to the “bottle bill,” a referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot...

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