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2019
WBUR, December 31, 2019 "A Growing List Of Massachusetts Communities With Single-Use Plastic Bag Bans"
WGBH, December 31, 2019 "Committee Votes to Make Plastic Straws By-Request"
New England Public Radio, December 30, 2019 "A Growing List Of Massachusetts Communities With Single-Use Plastic Bag Bans"
Wicked Local Dedham, December 24, 2019 "Town meeting approves bylaw to reduce plastic bags"
Cape Cod Times, December 23, 2019 "Comments show support for replacing Cape Cod bridges"
The Bay State Banner, December 18, 2019 "Call for affordability at Suffolk Downs"
Boston.com, December 18, 2019 "Massachusetts is leading an effort to curb vehicle emissions. It comes with a price."
American Journal of Transportation, December 17, 2019 "Northeast states release proposal for regional plan to cut emissions and invest in clean transportation"
Wicked Local Wayland, December 9, 2019 "‘Buzz’: Wayland Planning Board finishes River’s Edge review"
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, November 29, 2019 "New group is looking to change the world"
North Andover Eagle Tribune, November 25, 2019 "Column: A regional plan to improve transportation and reduce pollution"
Gloucester Daily Times, November 25, 2019 "A regional plan to improve transportation and reduce pollution"
Boston.com, November 21, 2019 "Brookline’s ban on oil and gas in new buildings could just be the start"
Boston 25 News, November 20, 2019 "Senate to vote on single-use plastic bag ban"
Greenfield Recorder, November 19, 2019 "Student film on gas explosions to be screened at Athol Public Library"
Gloucester Daliy Times, November 18, 2019 "State Senate renews push for single-use plastic bag ban"
The MetroWest Daily News, November 18, 2019 "Senate vote could take a single-use plastic bag ban closer to reality"
Greenfield Recorder, November 17, 2019 "Talk of the Towns: Nov. 18, 2019"
Amherst Bulletin, November 17, 2019 "Amherst in 2050: Carbon neutral?"
Daily Hampshire Gazette, November 15, 2019 "Amherst in 2050: Carbon neutral?"
Athol Daily News, November 12, 2019 "Original film ‘Under Pressure’ examines gas disaster"
WCAI, November 7, 2019 "Cape and Islands Teens Unite for Youth Climate Action Summit"
The Berkshire Edge, November 4, 2019 "Bits & Bytes: Holiday Handcraft Fair; ‘Under Pressure’ screening; Cedric Watson at Dewey Hall; ‘Three Gentlemen of Vienna’; free children’s books"
The Harvard Press, October 24, 2019 "We the People: Ban the bag? Not so simple"
MetroWest Daily News, October 3, 2019 "Ashland residents rally against Eversource natural gas pipeline project"
Common Dreams, October 1, 2019 "'Most Important Climate Leader in the Senate': Green Groups Back Sen. Ed Markey in Primary Fight With Joe Kennedy"
Barnstable-Hyannis Patch, September 30, 2019 "STEEP Science Day: Get the facts on PFAS"
Your Arlington.com, September 30, 2019 "New police chief expected to be hired by November"
The Hill, September 29, 2019 "Green groups line up behind Markey ahead of looming Kennedy fight"
MetroWest Daily News, September 25, 2019 "Framingham City Council candidates tackle 'green' issues"
Framingham Patch, September 26, 2019 "Framingham Candidate Forum To Focus On Environmental Issues"
WCVB, September 25, 2019 "Massachusetts, 16 other states sue feds over Endangered Species Act rules"
Bangor Daily News, September 25, 2019 "Vermont, Massachusetts and 15 states sue feds over Endangered Species Act rules"
MetroWest Daily News, September 25, 2019 "Free screening of ‘Under Pressure’ Oct. 2 in Ashland"
The Salem News, September 25, 2019 "Healey joins fight over auto emissions"
Newburyport Daily News, September 24, 2019 "Healey joins fight over auto emissions"
MetroWest Daily News, September 24, 2019 "Framingham City Council candidates to debate at green forum at First Parish Church"
Cape Cod Times, September 24, 2019 "Raiders win, honor Barnstable grad Olivia Brodt"
Western Mass News, September 24, 2019 "EPA says New England air quality improving"
Stamford Advocate, September 23, 2019 "Ed Markey's climate chops may be critical in Joe Kennedy challenge"
The Washington Post, September 23, 2019 "The Energy 202: Ed Markey's climate chops may be critical in Joe Kennedy challenge"
Boston.com, September 22, 2019 "Ed Markey responds to Joe Kennedy’s Senate primary campaign announcement with a challenge"
The Boston Globe, September 19, 2019 "Democrats are all over the place on Joe Kennedy’s Senate run"
Politico, September 19, 2019 "KENNEDY-MARKEY IS ON — GO-TIME for 4th District primary – Inside the ‘WAR ON WAIT TIMES’"
Politico, September 19, 2019 "Kennedy-Markey is on"
Daily Hampshire Gazette, September 19, 2019 "What would the Green New Deal look like in the Valley? We asked economists and activists"
Politico, September 18, 2019 "Kennedy to challenge Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat"
Framingham Source, September 17, 2019 "Green Organizations Hosting City Council Forum on September 27"
The Daily Free Press, September 12, 2019 "MBTA tries electric buses to combat climate change"
Wicked Local Arlingtion, September 12, 2019 "Letters to the Editor from Sept. 12: League of Women Voters of Arlington supports Boston Climate Strike"
The Barnstable Patriot, September 11, 2019 "What’s in your water?"
NBC 10 Boston, September 9, 2019 "Reducing Your Carbon Footprint"
The Hampshire Daily Gazette, September 9, 2019 "Climate change forums set for Northampton City Council candidates"
Melrose, MA Patch, September 5, 2019 "Massachusetts Sierra Club Endorses Manisha Bewtra For Mayor"
Wicked Local Melrose, September 4, 2019 "Melrose Sustainability Forum planners thank community"
Cape Cod Today, September 3, 2019 "96 Organizations Join Call to Suspend NRC Pilgrim License Transfer"
Episcopal News Service, August 27, 2019 "Episcopal dioceses, organizations join lawsuit against Trump’s border wall"
Wicked Local Brookline, August 26, 2019 "Boomers and Beyond"
MassLive, August 26, 2019 "Western Massachusetts Episcopal Bishop Douglas Fisher joins suit challenging President Trump’s border wall construction"
Wicked Local Allston-Brighton, August 21, 2019 "Around Allston-Brighton"
The Haverhill Gazette, August 15, 2019 "THE WEEK IN REVIEW: State regulators want better reporting of lost natural gas"
WBUR, August 8, 2019 "Moving To Clean Buses Will Mean Big Infrastructure Changes, MBTA Says"
CommonWealth Magazine, August 7, 2019 "As T plugs into e-buses, new questions about garages"
MassLive, August 7, 2019 "Massachusetts residents can take part in Transportation, Climate Initiative (Guest viewpoint)"
Gloucester Daily Times, August 7, 2019 "State regulators want better reporting of lost gas"
BioEnergy Insight Magazine, August 7, 2019 "Environmental groups ramp up efforts to oppose US biomass legislation changes"
MassLive, August 6, 2019 "Environmental groups accuse state of 'deeply flawed’ review of biomass changes; call for more input"
Energy News Network, August 1, 2019 "Massachusetts electric vehicle rebates would be revived under climate bill"
Valley Advocate, July 31, 2019 "Eliminating the Plastic Straw: Woman gathers support for Northampton ban"
MassLive, July 30, 2019 "Grocery chains including Stop & Shop, Big Y cut plastic bags Thursday, Aug. 1, in response to Connecticut ban"
The Boston Globe, July 29, 2019 "Supporters of North-South rail link rally, testify before City Council"
Wicked Local Brewster, July 25, 2019 "Brewster Town News: Coastal Forum”
Utility Dive, June 28, 2019 "Massachusetts regulators approve state's largest clean energy procurement"
South Coast Today, June 27, 2019 "Mass. electric vehicle rebate program will end in September"
Gloucester Daily Times, June 25, 2019 "State plans to scrap electric vehicle tax credit"
Wicked Local Scituate, June 19, 2019 "5 Things TO DO in Scituate (June 20 - 26)"
WBUR, June 19, 2019 "Confused About The Weymouth Compressor? Here's What You Need To Know"
Wicked Local Northborough, June 5, 2019 "Wrentham, Plainville OK plastic bag bylaws"
The MetroWest Daily News, May 19, 2019 "The last straw: Natick High School student achieves plastic straw ban"
BDN Maine, May 16, 2019 "No guarantee $1 billion CMP line will deliver new energy, Massachusetts AG warns"
Wicked Local Brookline, May 13, 2019 "Brookline, Newton to compete for renewable energy customers"
Canton Citizen, May 11, 2019 "Plastic bag reduction a positive step for our environment"
CleanTechnica, May 7, 2019 "Fossil Fuel Complicity No Longer Hidden Behind ‘Fiduciary Duty’"
BusinessWire, May 6, 2019 "OURTRANSPORTATIONFUTURE.ORG: New Broad-Based Advocacy Effort Boosts Regional Initiative to Reduce Vehicle Pollution"
Wicked Local Melrose, April 30, 2019 "Student climate strike planned for Melrose May 3"
CommonWealth Magazine, April 27, 2019 "MBTA’s electrification priorities stuck in traffic"
The Salem News, April 25, 2019 "Bill aimed at creating Merrimack River commission"
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian, April 17, 2019 "Earth Day: UMass students surveyed on their attitudes and approaches to climate change and sustainability"
Stock Standard, April 14, 2019 "Advocates pressing for more electric car charging stations"
i95, April 11, 2019 "Study shows natural gas leaking from underground pipes in Danbury"
The Boston Globe, April 10, 2019 "I broke up with plastic, and you can, too"
The MetroWest Daily News, April 9, 2019 "OUR VIEW: Plastic bags need to go"
Voice of America, April 9, 2019 "Winners Outnumber Losers as Massachusetts Goes Green"
Cape Cod Times, April 8, 2019 "Political Notes: Town hall forum to focus on environment"
The Newburyport Daily News, April 4, 2019 "State urged to follow local lead on plastic bag ban"
South Coast Toaday, April 3, 2019 "State urged to follow local lead on plastic bag ban"
National Public Radio, April 1, 2019 "Bid To Reduce Plastic Bags Across Massachusetts Gets A Public Hearing"
Western Mass News, April 1, 2019 "Ban on single-use plastic bags, tax on surgary drinks proposed to lawmakers"
Worcester Business Journal, April 1, 2019 "Hydro project sought by Massachusetts gets boost in Maine"
Fall River Herald News, March 29, 2019 "Fall River to discuss banning plastic bags, while state is doing the same"
New Boston Post, March 29, 2019 "Fall River City Councilor Eying Plastic Bags Ban, But Concerned About Effect on Poor"
Energy News Network, March 26, 2019 "Massachusetts bill would free local retirement systems to divest from fossil fuels"
Berkshire Eagle, March 20, 2019 "Groups ask Baker to back off wood-burning incentives"
Boston.com, March 17, 2019 "Advocates pressing for more electric car charging stations in Massachusetts"
The MetroWest Daily News, March 17, 2019 "Sierra Club’s Massachusetts climate leadership summit focuses on push for change"
CommonWealth Magazine, March 14, 2019 "Use VW settlement to electrify bus fleet"
WGBH News, March 13, 2019 "On Climate, Does Gov. Baker Deserve an 'A' - or an 'Incomplete'?
Boston.com, March 12, 2019 "MBTA control board votes to hike fares"
Boston Patch, March 11, 2019 "MBTA Approves Fare Increase Proposal"
Western Mass News, March 11, 2019 "MBTA control board votes to hike rail, subway fares"
CBS News, March 8, 2019 " How one small city sowed the seeds for its own Green New Deal"
WGBH, March 5, 2019 "Trump Is 'Punching Himself In The Face' On Border Wall, Mass. ACLU Executive Director Says"
New England Public Radio, March 5, 2019 "Springfield, Mass., Moves Toward Limiting Plastic Bag Use By City Businesses"
Sampan, February 28, 2019 "Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu delivers petition opposing MBTA fare increases"
Daily Hampshire Gazette, February 19, 2019 "Lilly Lombard: Easing whose pain?"
New England Public Radio, February 11, 2019 "Bill Would Ban Plastic Bags Across Massachusetts"
The Berkshire Edge, February 9, 2019 "Egremont Green News: Climate activism rising all around us"
Energy News Network, February 8, 2019 "Critics: Massachusetts energy efficiency plan missed chance to promote equity"
The Berkshire Eagle, February 4, 2019 "Deb Pasternal: A dirty bridge to nowhere"
South Coast Today, January 30, 2019 "Move to all-renewable energy ‘moral obligation,’ lawmaker says"
Gloucester Daily Times, January 3, 2019 "Prepared to be plastic-free: Grocers say shoppers were ready for bag ban"
2018
Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 28, 2018 "Southampton to governor: Consider health risks of natural gas"
The Enterprise, December 24, 2018 "Massachusetts Sues To Prevent Drilling In The Atlantic"
The Milford Daily News, December 23, 2018 "Brave new world for Mass. transportation"
The Washington Times, December 22, 2018 "Massachusetts prepping for brave new transportation world"
The News Tribune, December 22, 2018 "Massachusetts prepping for brave new transportation world"
CommonWealth, December 21, 2018 "The Codcast: For 2018, it’s a wrap"
Gloucester Daily Times, December 20, 2018 "State joins pact to cut vehicle emissions"
The Salem News, December 20, 2018 "In Beverly, new year will usher in plastic bag ban"
Energy News Network, December 20, 2018 "Massachusetts’ popular electric vehicle rebates are about to shrink"
Planetizen, December 20, 2018 "Massachusetts Sierra Club"
CommonWealth, December 20, 2018 "Columbus on hot seat in Framingham"
Boston Business Journal, December 13, 2018 "With Boston's ban looming, retailers are left holding the bag"
Newton Patch, December 13, 2018 "Newton City Councilor Takes Over At Charles Watershed Association"
The Boston Globe, December 7, 2018 "Charlie Baker, Marty Walsh, and Robert DeLeo need to move on climate change"
The Sun Chronicle, December 5, 2018 "Our View: Yes, a ban on bags makes sense"
Sierra, December 5, 2018 "Sue the Bastards: Climate change lawsuits are going global"
Wicked Local Plymouth, November 25, 2018 "LETTER: Maintain conservative nuclear cleanup standards"
The Boston Herald, November 20, 2018 "Michael Dukakis says MassDOT overestimating tab for connecting North, South stations"
Utility Dive, November 19, 2018 "NTSB faults NiSource for deadly Massachusetts gas explosions"
The Daily News of Newburyport, November 16, 2018 "EDITORIAL: Upside to the spread of small-scale solar"
Worcester Telegram, November 16, 2018 "Small-scale solar program makes gains"
Energy News Network, November 16, 2018 "Massachusetts public health officials want gas health and safety studies"
Mass Live, November 12, 2018 "Springfield again considers ban on single-use plastic shopping bags"
Solar Industry Magazine, November 8, 2018 "Midterm Election Brings Victory And Defeat To Clean Energy Industry"
Energy News Network, November 8, 2018 "Maine transmission line entangled by conflicting claims on emissions"
The Boston Globe, November 8, 2018 "Should composting be mandatory in Massachusetts?"
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Eagle-Tribune, October 28, 2018 "Candidates pick up endorsements as voters hit polls"
The Tufts Daily, October 17, 2018 "Medford closes in on plastic bag ban"
The Inquirer and Mirror, October 15, 2018 "Leibowitz would focus on environment, education, housing"
The Barnstable Patriot, October 13, 2018 "Leibowitz cares about environmental concerns"
Energy News Network, October 11, 2018 "Boston businesses want commitment to electrify city’s transit system"
The Sun Chronicle, October 10, 2018 "Our View: It's time to ban the bag"
Boston Globe, October 6, 2018 "Charlestown Navy Yard redevelopment plan gets $3 million federal grant"
Boston Herald, October 6, 2018 "Feds plan $3M makeover for Charlestown Navy Yard"
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CommonWealth, September 28, 2018 "Hydro-Québec’s greenwashing game"
Wicked Local Truro, September 24, 2018 "Political Notes"
Cape Cod Time, September 24, 2018 "‘Localizing benefits of offshore wind’ topic of Oct. 1 forum"
CapeCod.com, September 18, 2018 "Cyr Receives Additional Endorsements"
The Daily Caller, September 18, 2018 "DID MASSACHUSETTS’ DECREPIT PIPELINES CONTRIBUTE TO GAS EXPLOSION?"
The Salem News, September 18, 2018 "Senator: Climate change prompts candidates to run"
Medium, September 15, 2018 "The City of Lawrence Can’t Breathe."
CommonWealth, September 15, 2018 "Sierra Club fires back on Quebec hydro"
State House News, September 13, 2018 "DEMS KEEP HAMMERING BAKER FOR BACKING DIEHL" (requires subscription)
Leominster Champion, September 13, 2018 "Groups announce endorsement of Higgins re-election"
Boston Globe, September 12, 2018 "MBTA Buses Should Go All Electric"
CapeCod.com, September 11, 2018 "Brewster Community Network to Host Forum on Banning Plastics"
Boston Globe, September 11, 2018 "Newton to host session Thursday highlighting National Drive Electric Week"
CommonWealth, September 11, 2018 "Why climate groups deserted Sanchez"
Boston.com, September 10, 2018 "These are the greenest colleges in New England, according to Sierra magazine"
CapeCod.com, September 6, 2018 "Banning Plastic Bags Proposal to be Discussed in Brewster"
Cape Cod Today, September 6, 2018 "Senator Cyr Endorsed by Key Environmental Groups"
Cape Cod Times, September 6, 2018 "Political Notes: General election campaigns underway"
The Boston Globe, September 2, 2018 "Boston officials take major step toward electricity buying for city residents"
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CommonWealth, August 31, 2018 "Liberal groups boost Sanchez challenger"
WAMC, August 28, 2018 "Massachusetts Legislature Again Leaves Plastic Bag Use Up To Cities And Towns"
Sierra Magazine, August 27, 2018 "The Top 20 Coolest Schools 2018"
Natick Patch, August 23, 2018 "Election 2018: Candidate Profile Of Becca Rausch"
North American Wind Power, August 23, 2018 "Boston Takes ‘Big Step’ Toward Community Choice Aggregation"
Wicked Local Lincoln, August 22, 2018 "Sudbury business owners swallow plastic water-bottle ban; Lincoln is next"
Metr West Daily News, August 21, 2018 "Sudbury business owners swallow plastic water-bottle ban"
Common Wealth, August 18, 2018 "Quebec hydro isn’t a good fit for Mass"
The Daily News, August 16, 2018 "Advocates say clean energy bill falls short"
Wicked Local Medford, August 14, 2018 "RACE FOR THE 23rd: Candidates on climate change"
Wicked Local Arlington, August 13, 2018 "RACE FOR THE 23rd: Candidates on climate change"
The Boston Globe, August 10, 2018 "Should cities and towns ban plastic straws?"
Gloucester Daily Times, August 10, 2018 "Campaign Notebook: GOP candidates gathering in Gloucester"
The Berkshire Edge, August 9, 2018 "Legislators compromise on clean energy legislation; net metering cap for solar left unchanged"
Lowell Sun, August 7, 2018 "Article puts bags under voters' eyes"
Natick Patch, August 6, 2018 "Rep. Clark Hosts Environmental Roundtable In Natick"
The Boston Globe, August 6, 2018 "Mass. Legislature fails the environment"
Utility Dive, August 2, 2018 "Advocates hail passage of Massachusetts clean energy bill but want to take it further"
Renewables Now, August 1, 2018 "Massachusetts passes compromise clean energy bill"
renews, August 1, 2018 "Massachusetts offshore push"
Solar Industry, August 1, 2018 "Solar Stakeholders Not Fully Sold On MA Legislature’s ‘Compromise’ Energy Bill"
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Greenfield Recorder, July 31, 2018 "Compromise energy bill criticized as too weak"
pv magazine, July 21, 2018 "Massachusetts committee produces weaker energy bill"
CleanTechnica, July 31, 2018 "Massachusetts Legislature Approves Higher Renewable Portfolio Standard"
MassLive, July 31, 2018 "Massachusetts legislature OKs 'base hit' clean energy bill at end of session"
Wicked Local Needham, July 31, 2018 "Three Democrats aim to unseat Senator Richard Ross"
WCVB Channel 5, July 30, 2018 "Massachusetts lawmakers work on climate change bill"
WWLP.com, July 30, 2018 "Clean energy bill negotiators file compromise bill"
The Berkshire Eagle, July 30, 2018 "'Woodlands partnership' wins passage in Legislature"
SFgate, July 28, 2018 "Lawmakers nix proposal to ban single-use plastic bags"
Sentinel & Enterprise, July 28, 2018 "Plastic bag ban dropped from bond bill"
WBUR News, July 28, 2018 "Mass. Lawmakers Nix Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags"
MassLive, July 28, 2018 "Plastic bag ban dropped from Environmental Bond Bill"
Worcester Telegram, July 27, 2018 "Ban on plastic bags dropped from $2.4B Mass. environmental bond bill"
Chelsea Record, July 21, 2018 "MBTA should prioritize electric transit in Chelsea and otherenvironmental justice communities"
Wicked Local Salem, July 19, 2018 "OP-ED: Where is the House leadership on climate?"
Sentinel & Enterprise, July 18, 2018 "Sierra Club backing state Rep. Higgins"
Wicked Local Winchester, July 18, 2018 "Mass. House weak on climate efforts"
Mass Live, July 13, 2018 "Climate activist groups blast Mass. House energy bill for 'paltry' renewable standard"
Mass Live, July 6, 2018 "Easthampton Board of Health puts off signing anti-pipeline letter to Gov. Baker"
The Harrisburg, VA Breeze, July 5, 2018 "Opinion | Plastic bans aren’t enough"
CapeCod.com, July 4, 2018 "Environmental Group Endorses State Rep. Candidate Leibowitz"
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Framingham Source, June 26, 2018 "5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Tuesday, June 26"
Reading Patch, June 24, 2018 "Lewis Endorsed by Environmental and Conservation Advocates"
WBUR News, June 12, 2018 "Baker Administration Gets 'C' Grade On Environmental Efforts For 3rd-Straight Year"
Common Dreams, June 8, 2018 "'The Climate Crisis Is Already Here': As US Mayors Convene, Rallies Demand Fossil Fuel-Free Cities"
WCVB, June 8, 2018 "Protesters attack Boston mayor Marty Walsh on climate change"
Boston Globe, June 8, 2018 "Activists criticize Boston mayor over energy policies"
The Berkshire Edge, June 8, 2018 "News Brief: Plastic bag ban advocates call for passage of statewide bill"
WGBH, June 6, 2018 "As Mayoral Summit Starts, Activists Urge Marty Walsh To Do More On Climate Change"
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Lowell Sun News, May 26, 2018 "Dukakis: Transit 'terrible'"
Public News Service, May 25, 2018 "MA Moves Closer to Harvesting Offshore Wind Power"
Turnto10.com, May 24, 2018 "RI, Mass. wind projects would deliver power for 600K homes"
The Boston Globe, May 23, 2018 "Two big wind farms to rise off coast of Martha’s Vineyard"
WDTN.com, May 23, 2018 "New wind projects would deliver enough power for 600K homes"
Worcester Telegram Gazette, May 16, 2018 "Clean energy future the focus of environmental forum"
Wicked Local Medford, May 4, 2018 "Massachusetts municipalities working to eliminate single-use plastic bags"
Wicked Local Newburyport, May 2, 2018 "SITTING IN: Massachusetts climate change regulations fall short of goals "
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Wicked Local Abington April 24, 2018 "OUR VIEW: Plastic bag bans picking up support"
Fox 25 News, April 22, 2018 "Crowd protests Boston's proposed natural gas pipeline"
The Sun Chronicle, April 20, 2018 "Plastic peril? Concerns about single-use shopping bags prompts local, state proposals to ban them"
Mass Live, April 20, 2018 "Worcester-based coalition pushes to get Community Preservation Act on the city's November ballot"
Gloucester Times, April 17, 2018 "Our view: Recycle this editorial"
Cape Cod Times, April 15, 2018 "Editorial: It’s not easy being green"
Beacon Hill Patch, April 8, 2018 "MA Senate Working Through Its Problems"
Cape Cod Times, April 8, 2018 "Editorial: Bay State? More like the Ashtray State"
Gloucester Times, April 5, 2018 "Bag bans put pressure on lawmakers to act"
South Coast Today, March 31, 2018 "Moving toward Massachusetts’ 100 percent sustainable future"
WBUR, March 28, 2018 "Mass. And Utilities Ditch N.H.-Routed Northern Pass For Hydro Project Through Maine"
New Hampshire Business Review, March 27, 2018 "NH Site Evaluation Committee should stand firm on Northern Pass decision"
The Lowell Sun, March 25, 2018 "Westford TM approves ban on plastic bags"
The Berkshire Edge, March 23, 2018 "Egremont Green News: Join the push for renewable energy"
WBUR Poll, March 21, 2018 "Most Mass. Voters Say Climate Change Is Bringing More Frequent Or Severe Storms"
"...two-thirds of Massachusetts voters say climate change is bringing more frequent or severe storms to the state."
Floodwater rises in Marshfield during the nor'easter on March 13, 2018. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
The Sandwich Enterprise, March 21, 2018 "Environmental Groups Decry NRG’s New Unit 3"
The Daily Free Press, March 19, 2018 "Baker, Polito invest in mitigating effects of climate change in Massachusetts communities"
Newburyport News, March 16, 2018 "Baker announces $1.4B climate adaptation plan"
Gloucester Times, March 15, 2018 "Baker announces $1.4 billion climate change plan"
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, March 13, 2018 "Recent storm problems could force state climate legislation, and soon"
Mass Chapter Director Emily Norton discussing Boston's response to climate change on March 7 Greater Boston (WGBH 3/5/18)
Weather Underground, March 5, 2018 "A Weaker Gulf Stream Means Trouble for Coastal New England" (trouble loading? try this PDF)
Boston Globe, March 5, 2018 "Trump plan to allow oil drilling off New England unites foes in opposition"
Greater Boston WGBH News, March 5, 2018 "Two Instances of Once-In-A-Generation Floods Leave Many Questioning Region Preparedness"
As Giant Storms Hammer Boston, Officials are Doing Little to Prepare for Them (Washington Post 3/4/18)
“Boston will return to its historic boundary lines,” said Emily Norton, director of the Massachusetts chapter of the Sierra Club and a city councilor in Newton, west of Boston. Talk and theories tossed around at a commission meeting won’t stop it, she said.
“You see the talk, but you don’t see the action,” said Norton. “They’re talking about spending billions of dollars for a sea wall and dikes, hardening the shore. Boston should be doing more. Massachusetts is a state that others follow, and Massachusetts has to do more. We have to take steps to reverse this and get off of fossil fuels.”
Daily News of Newburyport, March 1, 2018 "Offshore drilling opponents deserve to be heard"
Daily Free Press, March 1, 2018 "Massachusetts legislators attempt prevention of offshore drilling"
The Salem News, February 27, 2018 "Trump's offshore drilling plan panned at hearing"
Cape Cod Times, February 27, 2018 "Cape Cod drilling protesters dress to express"
The Salem News, February 26, 2018 "Offshore drilling opposed at Boston hearing"
Cape Cod Times, February 26, 2018 "Cape officials condemn Trump drilling proposal"
Gloucester Times, February 26, 2018 "UPDATE: Promise of jobs, revenue not muting foes of offshore drilling"
Daily Free Press, February 22, 2018 "Lobbyists' valentines ask Baker to 'break up' with non-renewable energy"
North Andover Eagle Tribune, February 16, 2018 "Northern Pass gets another shot at energy contract"
Wicked Local Brewster, February 16, 2018 "Bus ride to Boston rally for offshore drilling protest"
CapeCod.com, February 14, 2018 "Bus Trip to Oppose Offshore Drilling Set for Later This Month"
Wicked Local Ashland, February 13, 2018 "Hopkinton waits on statewide plastic bag ban"
Mass Live, February 12, 2018 "Senate committee advances ambitious Massachusetts clean energy bill, 'matching the urgency of climate change'"
CommonWealth, February 7, 2018 "Silver lining in Northern Pass collapse"
Recycling Today, February 5, 2018 "Massachusetts removes language to impose a fee on paper bag sales under its proposed plastic bag ban"
The Berkshire Eagle, February 5, 2018 "Our Opinion: Plastic bag ban is overdue in city, state"
North End Waterfront, February 5, 2018 "Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Moves Forward"
Lowell Sun, February 3, 2018 "N.H. regulators deal blow to hydro transmission project in Canada"
Lowell Sun, February 2, 2018 "Committee OKs plastic bag ban bill"
CapeCod.com, February 1, 2018 "Climate Action Groups Looking to Build Opposition to Canal Plant Expansion"
Newburyport Daily News, February 1, 2018 "Voter registration bill backers tout legislative majorities"
South Coast Today, February 1, 2018 "NH regulators deal blow to Canadian hydro transmission project"
Lowell Sun, January 31, 2018 "Golden, Barrett upset over Eversource solar charge"
Mass Live, January 29, 2018 "Fossil fuel burners, clean energy sector, and Democrat Setti Warren pan Eversource hydro deal for Massachusetts"
South Coast Today, January 25, 2018 "New Bedford-based wind farm gets a ‘no’ for state contract"
The Herald News Fall River, January 19, 2018 "Pipeline advocates renew calls for expansion as grid operator warns of future blackouts"
Wicked Local Walpole, January 19, 2018 "Pipeline advocates renew calls for expansion as grid operator warns of future blackouts"
The Lowell Sun, January 18, 2018 "A plastic bag ordinance in Lowell would be good for all"
The Boston Guardian, January 18, 2018 ”BB Pipeline Still Raising Environmental Concerns”
RTO Insider, January 18, 2018 "Report: Fuel Security Key Risk for New England Grid"
WGBH Greater Boston, January 18, 2018 "In Back Bay, Some Say 'No, Thanks' To Natural Gas Pipeline"
The Lowell Sun, January 17, 2018 "Proposed plastics ban sent for study to Lowell City Council subcommittee"
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2017
WAMC, December 18, 2017 "Plastic Shopping Bags To Be Banned In Boston"
Greater Boston WGBH News, December 14, 2017 "Plastic Bag Ban" (video)
CommonWealth Magazine, December 13, 2017 "Hydro-Quebec power is not what we want"
South Coast Today, December 4, 2017 “Group protests new canal generating plant”
Cape Cod Times, December 3, 2017 “Group protests new canal generating plant”
Cape Cod Times, December 1, 2017 “Rally Sunday to oppose canal plant expansion”
Waste Dive, November 29, 2017 “Boston City Council unanimously passes plastic bag ban“
BCAM TV, November 9, 2017 "Keeping Massachusetts Beautiful #2"
Worcester, Massachusetts telegram.com, November 6, 2017 "Methane leaks in West Boylston are focus of Beaman presentation"
South Coast Today, October 30, 2017 ”Statewide plastic bag ban proposed"
WWLP-22News, October 27, 2017 “Lawmakers looking into curbing use of bottled water in state”
WWLP-22News, October 25, 2017 "State urged to pull plug on bottled water spending"
Worcester, Massachusetts telegram.com, October 24, 2017 "Environmental advocates rally for statewide plastic bag ban"
Boston Herald, October 2, 2017 “Librarian turns Grinch”
The Falmouth Enterprise, September 15, 2017 “Rep. Fernandes Files Bill To Regulate Pesticide Use”
Worcester, Massachusetts telegram.com, September 14, 2017 "Worcester mayor joins call for all-electric bus fleets"
NGTNews, September 14, 2017, "Massachusetts Mayors Plead With DOT for Zero-Emissions Transit"
Boston Real Estate Times, September 14, 2017 "19 Massachusetts Mayors Deliver Letter Calling on State Department of Transportation to Accelerate Shift to Electric Buses"
Gloucester Times, August 29, 2017 "Clarke: Ban butts, bags and balloons from beaches"
UtilityDive, August 14, 2017 "New Massachusetts rules provide boost toward state climate goals"
The Boston Sun, August 3, 2017 "Walk for Renewables: Residents question need for proposed gas pipeline" (front page) (article)
Cape Cod Times, July 7, 2017 "Fishermen, environmentalists continue battle over protected area off Cape Cod"
The Boston Globe, July 3, 2017 "Catholic Church is going green, but not fast enough for some"
Daily Hampshire Gazette, June 30, 2017 "T. Stephen Jones: Cites health risks of fracked gas infrastructure"
Worcester, Massachusetts telegram.com, June 19, 2017 "Mass. lawmaker pitches rail between Boston and Springfield"
The Boston Globe, June 16, 2017 "Interior secretary visits Mass. to review marine monument" (related: press release)
Cape Cod Times, June 16, 2017 "Gypsy moths chewing through Cape greenery"
South Coast Times, June 16, 2017 "Letter: Don’t ignore gypsy moths’ threat to trees"
The Mashpee Enterprise, June 15, 2017 "Nip Bottle Bill Gets State House Hearing"
Cape Cod Today, June 14, 2017 "Rep. Fernandes' Climate Rally Draws Crowd at State House"
Worcester, Massachusetts telegram.com, June 13, 2017 "Letter: Tree mortality a serious issue from gypsy moths"
Daily Nation, June 12, 2017 "There's an opportunity in plastics ban"
Patriot Ledger, June 11, 2017 "EMILY NORTON: Thinking of buying an electric car? Help may be on the way"
Newburyport News, June 7, 2017 "State closes the door on coal"
The Salem News, June 5, 2017 "Our view: State closes the door on coal"
The Berkshire Edge, June 3, 2017 "Barrington board urges Gov. Baker to consider public health risks of fracked natural gas pipelines"
7 News Boston, May 31, 2017, "Massachusetts lawmakers ask Trump to remain in Paris Agreement"
New Boston Post, May 1, 2017, "Climate Change Rally Has '60s Feel"
Cape Cod Times, April 23, 2017 "Climate forum gave students real inspiration"
The American Prospect Longform, April 21, 2017 "Saving the Planet Goes Local"
WBUR News, April 20, 2017 "Report Gives Baker Administration 'C' Grade For Environmental Policies"
The Brad Blog, April 20, 2017 "Science Rising, O'Reilly Fallen and the 'False God of False Balance': 'BradCast' 4/20/2017"
Cape Cod Times, April 11, 2017 "Students urged to 'take action now' on climate change"
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian, April 11, 2017 "UMass students to march against climate change"
South Coast Today, April 4, 2017 "Letter: State can stand against rollback on lead rules"
Commonwealth Magazine, March 7, 2017 "Sparks fly on electric vehicle provision"
Canton Citizen, March 3, 2017 "New report questions costs, need for pipeline project"
Worcester, MA telegram.com, February 24, 2017 "As I See It: Accelerating electric vehicle use"
The Daily Free Press, February 17, 2017 "Local organizations show appreciation for EPA workers"
Stow Wicked Local, January 6, 2017 "Massachusetts eyes lofty electric car goal"
Wicked Local.com, January 6, 2017 "Massachusetts eyes lofty electric car goal"
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2016
The Milford Daily News, November 5, 2016 "Norton: Baker's pipeline support undercuts climate goals"
Mass Live, October 4, 2016, "Proposed Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags in Springfield Challeged as False, Misleading by Industry Official"
WAMC Radio, September 16, 2016 "Plastic Bag Ban In Springfield Could Spread Statewide"
Braintree Patch, September 13, 2016 "Braintree Electric Light Department Hosts 'Ride 'n' Drive' Event
The Boston Globe, August 22, 2016 - "Action on clean energy is moving far too slow"
WCVB TV Boston, August 19, 2016 - "Tens of thousands of gas leaks Across the state, some are potentially explosive, all pose a threat"
Cape Cod Times, August 14, 2016 "New energy law does not do enough"
Sentinel & Enterprise News, August 14, 2016 "THE SUNDAY NOTEBOOK: Sierra Club Endorses Higgins"
New England Public Radio, August 2, 2016 "Mixed Feelings On The Possible Closure of Pittsfield Trash Incinerator"
The Patriot Ledger, July 22, 2016, "Braintree Event to Promote Renewable Energy"
Boston Business Journal, July 13, 2016, Op-Ed "The Time Is Now - We Need To Be Ready"
Boston Globe, July 8, 2016 "If we're serious about climate goals, let's wean off of natural gas"
Wicked Local Ipswich, June 30, 2016 "Charging Stations Could Drive Downtown Ipswich Business"
Boston Globe, June 30, 2016 Cover photo "Turnouts for, against Trump"
Boston Globe, June 30, 2016 "Trump raises funds -- and hackles -- in Boston and Maine"
Boston Globe, June 29, 2016 - article and video "Protesters 'welcome' Trump to Boston fund-raiser"
WGBH News, June 29, 2016 "Trump Fundraiser In Downtown Boston Draws Protest--And Some Support"
Boston Magazine, June 29, 2016 "Protestors Swarm Donald Trump's High-Profile Boston Fundraiser"
WHAV, June 19, 2016 "Study Shows Hundreds of Gas Leaks in Merrimack Valley"
WHAV.net June 18, 2016 "Study Shows Hundreds of Gas Leaks in Merrimack Valley"
North American Windpower, May 25, 2016 "Proposed Mass. Energy Bill Devotes 1.2 GW To Offshore Wind"
Telegram, May 17, 2016 "Shrewsbury Approves Ban on Nondegradable Plastic Bags"
CommonWealth, April 25, 2016 "Mass. Should Boost Renewable Targets"
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, April 21, 2016 "Enviro groups give Gov. Baker a 'C' grade"
Boston Globe, April 21, 2016 "Environmental Groups Give Baker Administration a 'C' "
Daily Hampshire Gazette, April 15, 2016 "Editorial: Compromise solar bill a necessary first step" (or attachment here)
Solar Novus Today, April 8, 2016 "Sierra Club Urges Massachusetts to Further Expand Net Metering"
Wicked Local Westford, March 30, 2016 "Westford Town Meeting Petition Would Ban Polystyrene"
MMLP March 1, 2016 "Battle over solar subsidies threatens to spill over into spring"
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2015
Cambridge Wicked Local, December 3, 2015 "Two Proposed Bills Combat Cambridge Gas Leaks"
Newburyport Wicked Local, November 20, 2015 "'Heroes of the Ocean Hailed for Protecting the Environment by Banning Single-Use Plastic"
The Berkshire Eagle, November 17, 2015 "County Fare: Berkshirites Honored as 'Heros of the Ocean"
Boston Globe Regional (West), November 5, 2015 "The Argument: Should the State Pursue a North-South Rail Link?"
Boston Globe, October 8, 2015 "Pilgrim plant admits to long lapse in fire safety "
OP-ED: Worcester Telegram, September 15, 2015 "Let's Rock Down to Electric Avenue"
Oneonta, NY Daily Star, September 9, 2015 "Whale Advocates Seek Ban on Commercial Fishing Gear"
Boston Globe, September 9, 2015 "Only Good Option is to Shut Down Plymouth Plant"
The Berkshire Eagle, September 9, 2015 "Mass Power Forward Energy Coalition Launches Advocacy Effort in the Berkshires"
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, September 9, 2015 "Activists Come Together on Energy Agenda"
Fox Boston, September 8, 2015 "Two Former Governors Plan to Link Boston MBTA Stations"
OP-ED: Brookline Tab, September 7, 2015 "Let's Rock Down to Electric Avenue"
Boston Herald, September 7, 2015 "Environmental Groups Form Coalition on Energy"
WBZ 1030, August 20, 2015 "Nightside with Dan Rea"
WRKO AM680 The Voice of Boston, August 13, 2015 "Emily Norton of the Massachusetts Sierra Club on Solar Energy"
OP-ED: Lowell Sun, August 10, 2015
Boston Globe, August 8, 2015
CBS Boston, August 7, 2015 "Gov. Baker Files Bill to Encourage Expansion of Solar Power"
Metro West Daily News, August 7, 2015 "Baker Files Bill to Raise Solar Power 'Net Metering' Cap"
Boston Globe, July 13, 2015
The Salem News, June 25, 2015 "Green Groups Push State to Bag Plastic Bags"
Shelter Island Reporter, May 10, 2015
South Shore Press, May 5, 2015 "Suffolk Closeup"
Offshore Wind, April 28, 2015 "Sierra Club: "Block Island Wind Farm is our Apollo 11 Moment"
Climate Progress, April 28, 2015 "First Offshore Wind Farm in the U.S. Kicks off Construction"
All-len-All Blog, April 28, 2015 "America's First Offshore Wind Farm Breaks...Ground"
Arizona Energy, April 28, 2015 "Work on First US Offshore Wind Farm Begins"
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