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Victory for the Great American Outdoors

President Trump just signed the Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Safe for Swimming?

If it's safe to go to the beach, it should be safe to go swimming. But too often, it's not.

150 Mass. officials support 100% renewable energy

A renewable energy bill with long-term benefits is drawing widespread support in Massachusetts.

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

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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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News Release | Environment Massachusetts

Climate “roadmap” doesn’t take us where we need to go

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a climate bill today that, though amended from its original version, falls far short of transitioning Massachusetts to 100 percent renewable energy.

News Release | Environment Massachusetts

House climate bill is like bringing a toy squirt gun to a five-alarm fire

The House Ways & Means Committee advanced a climate bill today that falls far short of transitioning Massachusetts to 100% renewable energy, a goal endorsed by a majority of House members.

Blog Post

Victory for the Great American Outdoors

For what would become the nation’s most effective conservation and recreation law, it was an awkward beginning. 

News Release | Environment Massachusetts

New report: How clean are Massachusetts’ beaches?

With summer in full swing, water pollution can close Massachusetts’ beaches or put swimmers' health at risk. In 2019, tests showed potentially unsafe levels of pollution on at least one day at 257 beaches in Massachusetts, according to Safe for Swimming, a new report from Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: U.S. House passes major public lands bill

"With today’s passage of this bill, we’re one step away from putting a lock and key on funding that has always been intended for conservation projects -- yet consistently diverted to other purposes. We’re closer to adopting a new consciousness for today’s world, that our lives are made richer if surrounded by more nature, rather than more extracted resources."

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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.