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The declining size of North Atlantic right whales threatens the endangered species, new study finds
Smaller female right whales don’t raise as many offspring, according to a new study. Previous research found the whales may be shrinking because of fishing gear entanglements.
Two years after asking for future of gas investigation, Healey asks state to reject results
In a move hailed by climate advocates, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is now asking the state to scrap its blueprint for phasing out natural gas, saying the plans favor gas company profits over a healthy climate.
Two North Carolina beach houses collapse into ocean in one day
The unoccupied homes on the seashore of Rodanthe, N.C., collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday — and officials warned that more may follow “in the near future.”
Biden fights states’ bid to boost oil leasing on public lands
President Biden may yet fulfill a campaign promise to slash oil and gas development on federal lands and waters, if an appeals court rejects an effort by 13 states to expand domestic energy production.
Wu unveils new programs to reduce carbon emissions
As part of Boston’s effort to reduce its carbon emissions, Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday launched new initiatives to increase residents’ energy efficiency and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
To curb the climate crisis, transforming forestry is key, UN says
Protecting forests — including those in New England — will be crucial to achieving a livable future, a major new UN report says.
Theoharides announces new position in the offshore wind industry
Former Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, who announced her resignation last week, will take a new position with a renewable energy developer.
Justice Department boosts focus on environmental cases that harm the poor
The Justice Department is ramping up enforcement of environmental cases that officials say disproportionately harm poor and marginalized communities, creating an office to help coordinate investigations and expanding the breadth of litigation against companies and local or state governments that appear to violate federal laws or commit civil infractions.