Recent health concerns surrounding COVID-19 prompted Gov. Charlie Baker to implement a temporary statewide ban on reusable shopping bags Wednesday. Boston had lifted its ban on plastic bags the same day, effective while the City is in a public health emergency.
Last Wednesday, more than 30 student activists from seven campuses around the state joined Environment Massachusetts and MASSPIRG students to advocate for a 100 percent renewable energy future. Students met with over 20 legislators at the State House to support legislation that would set a goal of 100 percent renewable energy for Massachusetts.
While a study released Thursday points out the importance of reducing driving on college campuses across America, students and officials at Boston University said the issue was a minimal concern.
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Even though Massachusetts has quickly recovered from ‘The Great Recession of 2008,’ residents of the Commonwealth are driving less than they have in years. This statistic is not unique to one area:...
The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group released a report April 4, which revealed that Mass. taxpayers are forced to make up revenue lost due to offshore tax havens by wealthy individuals and...
