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The Climate Emergency

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.

September 15, 2025

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.

June 25, 2025

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.

May 21, 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?

April 16, 2025