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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

BU research impacted by Trump climate rollbacks, organizations carry on

Emma Mullay March 6, 2025
While President Donald Trump has enacted mass rollbacks on climate policy at the federal level, Boston University’s climate research programs and sustainability groups have continued to educate and advocate.
Secrets of the Sea

‘Secrets of the Sea’ documentary dives into truth about marine life

Siena Griffin February 23, 2023
The film, directed by Jonathan Bird and Howard Hall and produced by Michele Hall, aims to “describe the ocean as it really is."
Climate experts expect Boston to experience another mild winter this year, with warm temperatures and minimal snowfall. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts predict another mild Boston winter

Shannon Damiano December 1, 2020
The Northeast has about a 40-percent chance of above-average temperatures — the same as was predicted in 2019, according to NOAA spokesperson Lauren Gaches.
The Northern Atlantic right whale could go extinct due to climate change and human activities, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association. COURTESY OF LAUREN PACKARD VIA FLICKR

Without action, North Atlantic right whale could go extinct

Taylor Brokesh October 29, 2020
The endangered North Atlantic right whale, which lives off the coast of Massachusetts, may go extinct due to human activities and climate change. An estimated 400 right whales remain, and the species has been on the endangered species list since 1970, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Elizabeth Stephenson, program officer and chair of the Marine Conservation Action Fund, addresses attendees at a conservation symposium organized by the New England Aquarium. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS

Conservation experts share stories, encourage marine conservation efforts

Janu Pangeni November 7, 2019
More than a dozen panelists — including researchers, scientists and environmental conservationists — discussed the current state of the oceans and the difficulties of conservation at Saturday’s symposium titled, “Building Community in Conservation: Stories of Hope from Boston and Across the Globe.”
East to West: October 25, 2019

East to West: October 25, 2019

JenRacoosin October 25, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover updates on Ben Shapiro’s speaking event at BU, a new Massachusetts healthcare bill, fall flavors at local eateries, and more. This episode originally...

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.
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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