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A 'wake up call' for US leadership: Mass biopharma industry group gives gloomy forecast
Massachusetts biopharma faces a sharp decline in funding and investment, and the state's industry group MassBio warns of growing competition from China. -
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. -
Batteries are playing a bigger role in keeping the lights on during New England heat waves
During June's heat wave, batteries and solar played a major role in keeping power reliable and lowering costs. It's a trend that is expected to continue in the future for the region. -
Merrimack Valley prepares to launch New England's first zero emission passenger ferries
Merrimack Valley Transit, or MeVa, says it plans to launch its first-ever zero emission ferries next year — a green plan being eyed by other local and national transit agencies. -
Trump wants to eliminate home energy assistance program used by 6 million households
125,000 Massachusetts households got help with heating bills this winter from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. -
Local leaders recommit to regional response to climate crisis
Leaders from 17 communities across Greater Boston came together on Monday to sign a commitment to keep the region on the same page in its response to climate change adaptation and mitigation. -
Why your gas bill’s delivery charge should go down soon in Massachusetts
State regulator moves to curb gas companies’ spending on new pipelines and reinforce the goal of a shift away from gas. -
Solar panel company accused of shady business in Massachusetts
California-based company Sunrun Inc. has sued more than 420 Massachusetts residents for breaking contracts. Many homeowners allege it’s a scam. -
How will lichen adapt to climate change?
This mysterious indicator species plays an important role of the bottom of the food chain, and is also a habitat for other microorganisms. -
Tesla sales dip in Massachusetts
The number of newly registered Tesla's dropped sharply in January and February as the company’s CEO took on a visible role in the Trump administration.