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How Green Is Boston: A New Study Asks Why Some Cities Have More Trees
Writing in The Washington Post (April 23, 2025), climate scientist Niko Kommenda shares the results of computer modeling to answer the question: How green is your city? Some key excerpts from the article and interactive map: “,,,Researchers at the Arbor Day Foundation, the U.S. Forest Service and forestry consultancy PlanIT Geo have mapped tree cover across all urban areas in the
Action Alert: Support These Priorities, Contact Your Legislator
Kudos to Charles River Watershed Association for presenting a timely action agenda for environmental funding. The following is taken in full from CRWA’s April 21 email to members: CRWA Budget Priority: 🔹 Amendment #1623 – Department of Conservation & Recreation – Filed by Rep. Rogers Green Budget Amendments: 🌿 Amendment #1485 – Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs – Filed by Rep. Sabadosa 🌿 Amendment #1448 –
Crane Ledge Woods: More Hopeful News
The Boston Globe‘s Jon Chesto reports that “a key victory in the battle between with City Hall” over the urban wild has been won. The April 18th article states: Photo: Crane Ledge Woods Coalition
Boston Green Action Salutes the All-Action Agenda of Moms Clean Air Force
In the face of the Trump Administration’s ongoing assault on environmental protections, Moms Clean Air Force remains steadfastly focused on “defending our health and environment.” In an April 17th email, Senior Manager Ali Simpson urges immediate and concerted push-back in the form of letters to Congress. “We need 2,300 more signatures to reach our goal of demanding that EPA stay
Update (and Good News) from the Crane Ledge Woods Coalition
Press Release: April 9, 2025 Dear Friends, Thank you for your continuing support of the campaign to preserve Crane Ledge Woods. We write today to update you on recent developments. LAWSUIT As you probably know, the development proposal for Crane Ledge Woods at 990 American Legion Highway has been the subject of a lawsuit first filed in May 2024. On
CRWA Honors River and Environmental Activist Jacqueline Royce
Boston Green Action co-founder Jackie Royce received the 2025 Citizen Activist Award at Charles River Watershed Association‘s annual meeting on Thursday evening, March 27th. The award is presented “to an individual or organization who is actively involved with efforts to protect and restore the Charles River through advocacy, community organizing, and coalition building. We salute you, Jackie! Top photo with
How Green Is Boston: A New Study Asks Why Some Cities Have More Trees
Writing in The Washington Post (April 23, 2025), climate scientist Niko Kommenda shares the results of computer modeling to answer the question: How green is your city? Some key excerpts from the article and interactive map: “,,,Researchers at the Arbor Day Foundation, the U.S. Forest Service and forestry consultancy PlanIT Geo have mapped tree cover across all urban areas in the
Action Alert: Support These Priorities, Contact Your Legislator
Kudos to Charles River Watershed Association for presenting a timely action agenda for environmental funding. The following is taken in full from CRWA’s April 21 email to members: CRWA Budget Priority: 🔹 Amendment #1623 – Department of Conservation & Recreation – Filed by Rep. Rogers Green Budget Amendments: 🌿 Amendment #1485 – Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs – Filed by Rep. Sabadosa 🌿 Amendment #1448 –
Crane Ledge Woods: More Hopeful News
The Boston Globe‘s Jon Chesto reports that “a key victory in the battle between with City Hall” over the urban wild has been won. The April 18th article states: Photo: Crane Ledge Woods Coalition
Boston Green Action Salutes the All-Action Agenda of Moms Clean Air Force
In the face of the Trump Administration’s ongoing assault on environmental protections, Moms Clean Air Force remains steadfastly focused on “defending our health and environment.” In an April 17th email, Senior Manager Ali Simpson urges immediate and concerted push-back in the form of letters to Congress. “We need 2,300 more signatures to reach our goal of demanding that EPA stay
Update (and Good News) from the Crane Ledge Woods Coalition
Press Release: April 9, 2025 Dear Friends, Thank you for your continuing support of the campaign to preserve Crane Ledge Woods. We write today to update you on recent developments. LAWSUIT As you probably know, the development proposal for Crane Ledge Woods at 990 American Legion Highway has been the subject of a lawsuit first filed in May 2024. On
CRWA Honors River and Environmental Activist Jacqueline Royce
Boston Green Action co-founder Jackie Royce received the 2025 Citizen Activist Award at Charles River Watershed Association‘s annual meeting on Thursday evening, March 27th. The award is presented “to an individual or organization who is actively involved with efforts to protect and restore the Charles River through advocacy, community organizing, and coalition building. We salute you, Jackie! Top photo with
