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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Nathan Phillips is a professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professor Nathan Phillips lends aid to homeowners affected by Merrimack Valley gas leak

Martha Merrow November 15, 2018
When the Merrimack Valley suffered a massive gas explosion in September, Boston University professor Nathan Phillips didn’t hesitate to step in and help.
Larry French, disaster program manager for the Massachusetts region, speaks at the Beacon Hill Friends House Sunday on climate change prevention and preparedness. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Beacon Hill Friends House event urges community involvement in climate change preparedness

Avery Gound October 4, 2018
As the sunlight filtered through the paned windows of the Beacon Hill Friends House, a small group of listeners gathered in the old-fashioned church pews to hear the presentation on climate change preparedness and preparation.
East Boston residents rallied against unfair evictions and a proposed substation site in a march Saturday afternoon. PHOTO COURTESY OF TROY SANKEY

Residents unite to fight proposed East Boston substation site, address community issues

Samantha Drysdale September 11, 2018
Bostonians were bound together in a circle by the strength of their joined hands.
The Massachusetts chapter of Elders Climate Action holds a rally on Wednesday. PHOTO COURTESY RICK LENT/ ELDERS CLIMATE ACTION

Lobbyists’ valentines ask Baker to ‘break up’ with non-renewable energy

Diana Leane February 20, 2018

Around 100 people swarmed the State House on Feb. 14 decked out in red to celebrate Valentine’s Day by delivering cards to the governor. The handmade cards asked Charlie Baker to break up with non-renewable...

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