Boston environmental news

Boston Celebrates 60 Years of Charles River Restoration

News Summary Boston recently hosted the Run of the Charles race, marking a celebration of 60 years of efforts to…

3 days ago

Air Quality in Boston Takes a Turn for the Worse

News Summary Boston's air quality is deteriorating, with 46% of Americans exposed to unhealthy levels of pollution. A recent report…

3 days ago

Boston Aims for Cleaner Charles River Amid Portland’s Success

News Summary Boston is looking to leverage recent successes from cities like Portland, Oregon, to achieve cleaner waterways, specifically in…

1 week ago

Farewell to Bill DiCroce: A Trailblazer in Decarbonization

News Summary Boston mourns the loss of Bill DiCroce, executive chairman of Vicinity Energy. DiCroce, who passed away at 62,…

1 week ago

Eileen Rita Fishing Boat Capsizes in Boston Harbor

News Summary This morning, the scallop fishing boat Eileen Rita capsized in Boston Harbor, prompting a quick rescue operation. Fortunately,…

3 weeks ago

Boston Welcomes Rain as Drought Status Improves

News Summary As April brings much-needed rainfall, Boston residents are relieved to see 1.37 inches of rain this month. Massachusetts…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Implements New Energy Reporting Policy This Fall

News Summary Massachusetts is set to introduce a new large building energy reporting (LBER) policy this fall, targeting over 30,000…

1 month ago

Boston Harbor’s Transformation Amid Budget Challenges

News Summary Boston Harbor has undergone a remarkable transformation from being labeled the dirtiest harbor in the nation to a…

1 month ago

Boston Lyric Opera’s New Production: ‘The Seasons’

News Summary Boston Lyric Opera debuts 'The Seasons', a vibrant reinterpretation of Vivaldi's work focusing on climate change. The show…

2 months ago

Boston National Park Supporters Rally to Combat Funding Cuts

News Summary Around 50 national park supporters rallied in Boston to protest proposed funding and staffing cuts to the National…

2 months ago