Action for a greener, healthier Massachusetts

Trouble in the air

Millions of Americans are breathing polluted air, and global warming is making it worse.

Offshore drilling with onshore threats in Massachusetts

Expanding offshore drilling in the Atlantic could have onshore effects in Massachusetts according to our new report.

Give bees a chance

Tell Congress to ban the use of bee-killing pesticides in wildlife refuges

Get on the electric bus

A look at six early adopters of electric buses

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News Release | Environment Massachusetts

Boston City Council supports 100% renewable energy for Massachusetts

The Boston City Council passed a resolution today endorsing a statewide commitment to 100% renewable sources of energy for electricity, heating, and transportation.

Blog Post

How Massachusetts can move toward zero-carbon transportation

We can transition to a clean, efficient, low-carbon transportation system. What would that look like in Massachusetts?

Report | Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center

Destination: Zero Carbon

In the U.S., transportation is climate enemy number one. The good news: A clean, efficient, and sustainable low-carbon transportation system is possible.

Blog Post

House lawmakers call for badly needed increase in conservation funding

A group of 172 House members should be lauded for making the Land & Water Conservation Fund a priority. 

News Release | Environment Massachusetts

Health professionals deliver letter for 100% renewable energy

Doctors and medical students gathered at the State House today to meet with the offices of House leadership and their staff, and deliver a letter in support of the 100% Renewable Energy Act filed by Representative Marjorie Decker and Representative Sean Garballey.

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We’ve lost a colleague and friend.

Ed Johnson, president of Environment America, our national network of state environmental groups, and director of our network's outreach and citizen engagement programs, has passed away. A remembrance of Ed’s life and work.