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Plastic 'nurdles' are filling our oceans — but this bill would hold plastics companies accountable

They're tiny pellets used to make most plastic products, and about 9,200 truck loads of them end up in our oceans each year. 

Fifteen states deliver on commitment to electric trucks

Massachusetts joined 14 other states in a first-of-its-kind agreement for zero-emission trucks.

Massachusetts House passes bill to notify residents of sewage leaks

The Massachusetts House passed a bill requiring prompt public notification when combined sewer systems (CSOs) dump raw sewage into waterways.

America's Top Colleges for Renewable Energy

America’s colleges and universities are leading the transition to a 100 percent renewable energy system. More than 40 colleges and universities now obtain 100 percent or more of their electricity from renewable energy sources.

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We need to protect the boreal forest, and Procter & Gamble shareholders can help

Each year, 1 million acres of boreal forest is cut in Canada, much of it turned into pulp that is used for tissue products. This threatens wildlife and puts incredible pressure on our changing climate. 

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With appliance standards, Massachusetts could take important steps for energy efficiency

The new standards would reduce energy waste, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions

News Release

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A resolute dedication to democratic ideals coupled with the wisdom to recognize how and when to see the task through to completion: Advocates for all causes would do well to emulate the qualities that made Justice Ginsburg a truly historic figure. We offer our condolences to her children and grandchildren. The country she worked so hard to improve will miss her.

News Release | Environment America

Appliance efficiency standards could cut climate pollution

As Massachusetts battles a lingering drought that has called attention to the need to conserve water in the state, a policy that would save water and energy is currently pending as part of a package of climate legislation under consideration on Beacon Hill.

News Release | Environment Massachusetts

Sen. Ed Markey’s win helps climate change effort

Today, Environment Massachusetts state director Ben Hellerstein issued a statement on the outcome of the Markey-Kennedy U.S. Senate primary race.

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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.