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John Kerry knighted in England by King Charles for climate change efforts

Darin Zullo — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:50:39 +0000

The diplomat, who served as Biden’s climate envoy, was bestowed the award for “services to tackling climate change.”

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Cutting emissions, the roundabout way, in New Hampshire

New York Times Service — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:19:01 +0000

In 2004, Keene got its first roundabout, a modest circle at the entrance to a hospital. Three years later, the renovated highway intersection became its second.

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Leaf-peeping season hampered by drought: Fall foliage dropping sooner, showing less color

Associated Press — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:04:26 +0000

Despite the gloomy forecast, autumn enthusiasts said it's still a great year to get out and enjoy nature's fireworks display.

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Lexington’s housing boom proves green building policies don’t slow development

Annie Jonas — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:57:13 +0000

A surge in new housing construction is challenging long-held assumptions about green building and multifamily zoning policies, Canary Media reported.

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Winthrop loses $1.2M in climate grants over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance

Annie Jonas — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:08:58 +0000

Winthrop's noncompliance with the state housing law has cost the town critical flood mitigation funding.

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Watch out for the ‘wicked high’ king tides this week at Boston Harbor

Darin Zullo — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:57:13 +0000

The tides are scientifically known as perigean spring tides and are caused by a combination of the moon’s orbit and phases.

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Democrats demand Trump resume a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:37:18 +0000

The administration halted construction on the Revolution Wind project last week, saying the federal government needs to review the project and address national security concerns. It did not specify what those concerns are.

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Trump halts work on New England offshore wind project that’s nearly complete

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:33:09 +0000

Danish wind farm developer Orsted says the Revolution Wind project is about 80% complete, with 45 out of its 65 turbines already installed.

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Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters wait for northward turn

Associated Press — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:42:20 +0000

The storm wasn't expected to directly impact the U.S. East Coast, but by doubling or tripling in size it could bring rip currents all along the coast.

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What you need to know about Boston’s plan to cut emissions by 2030

Annie Jonas — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:51:19 +0000

If Boston meets its current climate commitments, the city could be on track for a 44% emissions cut by 2030.

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