Action for a greener, healthier Massachusetts

Cars are about to get 3 billion tons cleaner

The next new car or light-duty truck you buy is likely to contribute less to global warming.

Offshore wind becoming reality in Massachusetts: Vineyard Wind I breaks ground

The first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the United States is closer to becoming a reality off the coast of Massachusetts. 

EPA takes steps to curb methane emissions

A new rule could keep 41 million tons of methane out of our environment in the coming years.  

Week of action energizes campaign to go 100% clean in Massachusetts

Students and organizers across the state organized a week of action in support of the 100% Clean Act.

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Let's explore the Tongass together

With you by our side, we’re working to give the Tongass the gift of protection from logging and development. Let’s explore the forest we’re trying to save:

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“America the Beautiful"

Public comment delivered by Public Lands Campaign Director, Ellen Montgomery

News Release | Environment Massachusetts

Committee approves bill to cut emissions from offices, apartment buildings

Large residential and commercial buildings would become more energy-efficient over time, reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses and other harmful pollutants, under a bill approved by the Legislature’s energy committee this week.

Report | Environment America Research & Policy Center

Progress Report: President Biden’s First Year

Following years of rollbacks, President Joe Biden began his term nearly a year ago amidst unprecedented environmental and public health challenges. Despite these obstacles, his administration has made significant strides toward restoring lost environmental protections and confronting daunting threats to our climate and public health, according to a new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund. 

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Senator Jeff Merkley on protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

One of the Arctic Refuge’s most passionate supporters explains why protecting this wildlife haven is so important

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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.