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With dozens of beaches closed over bacteria, Mass. gets new funds to test water quality
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health received a $275,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to monitor water quality at the state's more than 1,100 beaches. -
New England’s Climate Future: City, Land and Sea
What might optimistic—yet realistic—scenarios for New England’s climate future look like? As our summers get hotter, storms get stronger, sea levels rise and other consequences become more apparent, climate change is top of mind. Hear from a panel of three renowned climate experts on their transformational visions for New England – and reasons for hope.
Discover the specific impacts that may affect New England the most, and how we can rise to meet these challenges. This inspiring evening will leave you with an understanding of not only the threats but the positive actions that can help our communities, region and nation address climate change.
Learn what you as an individual can do, how to talk with your children about the climate future and how to discuss climate solutions with your neighbors, relatives and friends – even the skeptical ones– in a productive and empowering way.
This event was presented with support from Museum of Science.Partner:GBH Events -
'Chemicals run into the lake': Visiting Mexican students study Herring River in hopes Lake Pátzcuaro can be saved
The four students traveled to Cape Cod earlier this month to learn about the massive restoration project on the Herring River in Wellfleet. -
Tastes like chicken! Is lab-grown meat an answer to climate change?
Meat grown from stem cells has been approved for sale by the USDA, but may not be available in grocery stores for some time. -
Why documentarian Oliver Stone says now is the time for nuclear power
“Nuclear Now” uncovers the nuclear industry in France, Russia and the United States. -
Construction waste clogs landfills, worsens climate change. Two women's solution: salvage it instead
They have diverted over an acre of flooring and hundreds of cabinets from the landfill. -
A new solar energy deal will bring power to 140,000 homes and businesses in 3 states
WASHINGTON — Continuing its efforts to promote renewable energy, the Biden administration on Thursday announced what it says will be the largest community… -
As Healey ramps up environmental focus, some advocates demand more
They want the governor to revisit projects that developed under her predecessor. -
Greta Thunberg was detained by German police while protesting a coal mine expansion
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained Tuesday by police at a protest over the controversial expansion of a western Germany coal… -
Sec. John Kerry: Switching to clean energy will take trillions in private sector funding
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joined 'Greater Boston' following the latest UN Convention of Climate Change.
