Massachusetts environmental news

Great White Shark Returns to Nantucket Waters

News Summary The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has confirmed the sighting of the first great white shark of the…

1 month ago

Governor Healey Proposes Legislation to Modernize Energy Production

News Summary On May 13, Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey unveiled new legislation aimed at repealing a nuclear moratorium to…

1 month ago

Governor Healey Proposes Energy Efficiency Bill in Massachusetts

News Summary Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has introduced a comprehensive energy efficiency bill expected to save residents and businesses $10…

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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Vineyard Wind Challenge

News Summary The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge against the Vineyard Wind project, ending ACK For Whales'…

1 month ago

Mike Kennealy Launches 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign in Massachusetts

News Summary Mike Kennealy has officially launched his campaign for the Massachusetts governor's office ahead of the 2026 election. As…

2 months ago

New Grant Program to Combat Waste in Massachusetts

News Summary The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has launched the Waste Reduction Innovation Grant (WRIG) program to fund innovative…

2 months ago

Boylston’s New England Botanic Garden Faces Funding Crisis

News Summary The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Massachusetts, confronts a significant funding crisis due to…

2 months ago

Governor Healey Addresses Federal Cuts Affecting Science

News Summary Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expressed strong concerns about the impact of federal funding cuts on scientific research in…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Launches E-Bike Voucher Program

News Summary Massachusetts has unveiled a new e-bike voucher program, starting April 14, 2025, aimed at promoting e-bike usage among…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Delays Electric Truck Sales Requirements

News Summary The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has announced a two-year delay in enforcing electric truck sales requirements for…

2 months ago