Air pollution from Martha's Vineyard ferry prompts concern
Woods Hole residents are calling on state environmental leaders and the Steamship Authority to track emissions and take concrete steps to shift some of the fleet away from diesel to less polluting hybrid ferries. Increases in ferry and truck traffic are fueling the activism.
How does Pilgrim clean radioactive water? State panel hears details
The company that owns the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station is responding to questions from a state panel about how Pilgrim treats radioactive water inside the plant to reduce pollution.
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‘They want to maximize the cruelty’: Laid-off federal workers share their frustrations
Probationary employees fired from the National Weather Service and Veterans Affairs share their stories. -
JFK, Tip O’Neill federal buildings slated for potential sale
Both buildings among a list of almost 450 federal properties across the country considered “non-core” by the Trump administration. -
Ahead of congressional testimony, Wu promises to defend Boston
Wu’s comments were part of a joint press conference with some of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation. -
Massachusetts reps will bring fired federal workers to Trump’s congressional speech
Members of the state’s congressional delegation are trying to make a political statement with the guests they are taking to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. -
Transit advocates call for Wu to keep Back Bay bus lane
The nonprofit TransitMatters says the dedicated bus lane has been a success and the city should reconsider its plan to dismantle it.
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