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Building a salt marsh, in the city: New Bedford is reclaiming a piece of urban waterfront for nature
Salt marshes lace much of the South Coast shoreline, but not in New Bedford. Now, with climate resilience in mind, the city and a nonprofit partner are building a salt marsh, from scratch, in one of New Bedford’s most densely populated neighborhoods. -
Frequent Boston flooding shows climate change is here, residents say
Dramatic images of floating lawn chairs, impassable roads and docks under water have become a common reality in Boston and a call for action city officials and residents say. -
10-cent deposit for a water bottle in Mass.? Environmentalists say it’s time.
Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the state's "bottle bill" should be expanded to include water bottles and other beverage containers. -
Power up: Vineyard Wind sends electricity to the grid
In a test Tuesday, shortly before midnight, Vineyard Wind sent about five megawatts of power ashore in Barnstable from a single turbine, according to project officials. -
Landmark Endangered Species Act turns 50, but experts say more protections are needed
Experts in Massachusetts say more protections are necessary to protect critically endangered species as the threats they face evolve. -
With new pump station, less Springfield wastewater spilled into Connecticut River during heavy rain
In Springfield, officials say the recent startup of a $137 million water and sewage pump station proved itself in a recent deluge of rain. -
How a Worcester student ended up at COP28, the world's largest climate conference
Kenza Bezzat, a senior at WPI, is studying biomedical engineering and wants to make medical advances more sustainable, especially for those in underserved communities. -
Ask Dave Epstein: What do teleconnections tell us about the local forecast?
Teleconnections can show us how global weather patterns make a local impact. -
How to reduce waste during the holidays
Americans generate 25% more waste during the holiday season, but from gift selection to Christmas tree disposal, you can make a variety of sustainable swaps. -
How will Healey's new coastal resiliency push work?
Expect previous efforts to be intensified and expanded.