Action for a greener, healthier Massachusetts

Trouble in the Air

Millions of Americans breathed polluted air in 2020. Learn more.

Trash in America

The United States produces too much waste. Find out more about what’s in our trash, where it goes — and what we should do with it.

Better protections needed to save the North Atlantic Right whales

Every time one of these critically endangered whales dies, their species slips closer to extinction.

Seven Mass. communities lead on renewable energy

As Massachusetts legislators consider whether to commit the state to 100 percent clean energy, seven of our communities already are raising the bar. 

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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Electrify UPS: A zero emission shipping strategy

In order to address climate change, the shipping industry must dramatically reduce global warming emissions by electrifying their trucking fleets.

News Release | Environment America Research & Policy Center

Statement: Secretary Haaland outlines bold plan for offshore wind leasing

In an effort to meet the Biden administration’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced a plan Wednesday for new offshore wind leasing. Under the plan, the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM) could hold as many as seven new lease sales in the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts by 2025. 

News Release | Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center

New report: Massachusetts communities experienced up to 50 days of polluted air in 2020

Boston-area residents suffered through 19 days of elevated air pollution in 2020, according to a new report from Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center, Frontier Group and MASSPIRG Education Fund. Greenfield and Worcester area residents fared even worse, with 50 days and 46 days of elevated air pollution, respectively.

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Gray wolves left vulnerable without endangered species protections

Fewer than 6,000 gray wolves remain in the contiguous United States, but last year the Trump administration stripped the species of its endangered species protections. Now states are free to enact laws that allow the killing of up to 90% of their gray wolf population. 

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Better protections needed to save the North Atlantic Right whales

Every time one of these critically endangered whales dies, their species slips closer to extinction.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.