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Why gas-powered leaf blowers are getting banned in Greater Boston
Remote work made the noise from gas-powered leaf blowers inescapable. But more people are also learning just how bad they are for health, the environment and the many landscape workers with gas containers strapped to their backs. -
Massachusetts climate chief calls for sweeping actions to reduce emissions
Melissa Hoffer recommends limiting the amount of "short hop" flights and decarbonizing new school construction, among other actions. -
EPA proposes sweeping ban on toxic chemical found in cleaning solutions
Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is highly toxic even in small doses and have been linked to health threats, including cancer. -
After years of decline, right whale population may be leveling off: report
“We're still not addressing the injury part of this problem,” said Heather Pettis, a research scientist and the executive administrator of the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium. “Until we do that, we're not going to see the population increase.” -
Environmental groups push for bill to reduce sewage overflows into Mass. waterways
Data shows sewage pollution disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. -
Boston’s hot spots could find relief with new $11.4 million grant
Just a year ago, Boston had two arborists responsible for over 40,000 street trees. Now, there is an entirely staffed Urban Forestry division. -
A Northeastern professor’s robotic boats are exploring the Arctic
Professor Hanu Singh's robots do what human researchers can’t — or what they ought not to, he said. -
Despite environmental challenges, Jane Goodall says there are reasons for hope
The legendary anthropologist talks about the roots of her advocacy and why she still has hope for protecting the planet. -
Healey unveils 'groundbreaking' policies on biodiversity and single-use plastic
Gov. Maura Healey spoke about the initiatives at the Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York City. -
Feared collapse of Leominster dam highlights hundreds more that threaten damage
Out of more than 3,000 dams in Massachusetts, a large number are in dire need of repair or removal.
