Massachusetts sues 15 companies for contaminating drinking water with PFAs
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a widespread health concern. These forever chemicals have been linked to thyroid disease, kidney damage, and certain cancers. They take a very long time to break down in the environment, and many manufacturers knew about the risks but still Read More...
How community shared solar can expand renewable energy access
Many homeowners are enthusiastic about the prospect of solar energy but lack the capital required for installation. Overcoming this initial investment hurdle is made easier by subsidy programs, but these programs are still often unattainable for low-income residents. From 2015 to 2020, Read More...
Massachusetts passes sweeping climate legislation to reduce emissions
We recently shared how Massachusetts is on the verge of constructing the nation's first utility scale offshore wind farm. Now, it's continuing to expand its commitments to a post-carbon future with the passage of a sweeping climate law that will guide the Bay State towards its target of net-zero Read More...
US on the verge of constructing its first utility-scale offshore wind farm
After three years of planning, it looks like the US is on the verge of constructing its first utility-scale offshore wind farm. The project, called Vineyard Wind, completed its last environmental impact report this week and has received approval from the White House. Once officially approved by the Read More...
EVs greatly outsold gas-powered cars in Norway last year
Only when people start purchasing more electric vehicles than gas-powered ones can we truly say that the EV revolution is underway. Although the US still has a long way to go until that point is reached, there is one country where more than half of all cars sold are electric: Norway. According to Read More...
Massachusetts to require all car sales to be electric by 2035
Back in September, we shared a story about California’s commendable decision to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Now, following in the footsteps of the Golden State, Massachusetts says it will do the same in a bid to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The move is part of the Read More...
New ‘right to repair’ law makes important car data accessible to drivers
As much as a driver might want to fix a broken part in their car, oftentimes it is not possible because auto manufacturers withhold information about their vehicles. That means the automakers themselves hold a monopoly on repairs and can charge exorbitant prices for them while taking power away Read More...
Massachusetts wants to fight traffic congestion with a tax credit
Massachusetts is said to have some of the worst vehicular traffic on Earth, with many workers commuting at least 90 minutes one way to work. The state wants to fix this badly, which is why they are getting set to offer what is likely the first of its kind in the nation: a tax credit for employers Read More...