The Climate Emergency
Conceding to Trump, State House Democrats Fast-Track Legislation to Repeal State Climate Laws
House Democrats are poised to embrace the Trump administration's energy policies by repealing key science-based provisions in the state's climate laws.
Methane Fuel Gets a Renewed Lease At the T
Plans to replace the MBTA's methane-fueled buses with zero-emission electric models are on pause.
Cape Cod Bridge Filings Reveal MassDOT Does Not Intend to Obey State Climate Laws
MassDOT's projections of increasing car traffic to Cape Cod are incompatible with a future where the region isn't inundated by rising seas.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Sit On the Sidelines As Trump Shreds the State’s Climate Plans
The state was already falling behind its electric vehicle goals before Trump took office – but the outlook is even dimmer now.
MIT Research Finds Increasing Heat Makes Cities Measurably Less Walkable
An analysis of thousands of summertime walking trips through Boston finds that, on average, a 1 degree increase in perceived temperature makes a walking trip feel 81 meters longer.
Plunging Tesla Sales Undermine State’s EV-Focused Climate Strategy
The state's climate plan relies heavily on getting residents to buy new electric cars, but year-over-year Tesla sales in Massachusetts plunged by 29 percent in the first four months of 2025.
The Path Forward for Allston’s Highway Megaproject Is Getting Narrower
Is MassDOT ready to admit that Allston needs more trains and fewer lanes?
