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By Taylor Brokesh

The term “urban forest” may sound like an oxymoron, but it actually might be the key to mitigating climate change. A bill proposed in the state Senate aims to create a program that would increase tree canopy cover in cities to combat excessive heat in...

By SARAH TOY

BOSTON — Amy Turncliff, a mother of three, is concerned. Her children are 10, 8 and 4 years old. In November, voters approved legislation that made recreational marijuana legal in Massachusetts. However, there is still a lot of legislation coming down...

By Michael Sol Warren

Massachusetts has led the nation in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and embracing renewable energy for years – a tradition continued in Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration. Now, however, the election of Donald Trump and his attitude about less...