Boston’s global warming plans must prepare region for worst case scenarios In a couple of recent columns—and several others over the years—I’ve looked at some of the specific threats that scientists expect Boston will be facing from global warming-induced climate change. While there’s plenty of room for debate about the anticipated severity and […]
THE IMPORTANT STORY LEADING UP TO BILL MCKIBBEN’S VIRAL TWEET ABOUT THE BOSTON PIPELINE PROTESTERS
Residents in Dedham and West Roxbury are up in arms about what many see as a legitimate threat to their health and safety. Beyond the possibility of an explosion, there are other terrifying potential side effects of having the line run through a residential area.
STATE WIRE: NEW COALITION TO FIGHT CARBON POLLUTION
The Carbon Costs Coalition includes legislators from nine states, including Massachusetts. It will help those legislators design strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean, renewable energy alternatives.
NATIONAL WIRE: THE LONG GAME
Resolving to fight climate change in 2018
LET THE POT IN AND GET THE LEAD OUT
A story about priorities (and bloodsport politics) in Malden
POWER STRUGGLE: REGULATORS INFURIATE ACTIVISTS WITH ANNOUNCEMENT THAT POWER PLANT WILL STAY OPEN
Why Mass residents are furious at regulators who say they won’t shut Pilgrim
SPECIAL FEATURE: HOW TO SAVE THE PLANET FROM ENVIRONMENTAL RUIN IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
“First we need a president who acknowledges that climate change exists.”
PIPE NIGHTMARE: THE BIGGEST ACTION YET AGAINST ENCROACHING GAS LINES IN MASS
“People Over Pipelines is certainly the biggest march we have ever planned. Organizing the march has taken countless hours of work.”
AUSTERITY BUDGET, PART 4
There is no protection from the budget ax for programs that benefit huge numbers of Bay State residents.
AUSTERITY BUDGET, PART 3
The Worst of the House and the Senate Ways and Means Committee FY 2017 State Budget Proposals
