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Belle Isle Inlet Marsh is one of Boston’s main wetlands. Two Boston City Councilors are pushing to strengthen protections for local wetlands in the hope of fighting climate change. COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAPS

City Councilors push for Boston increased wetland protections

By Anders Larson February 14, 2019
Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu and Matt O'Malley are pushing to strengthen protections for local wetlands, with the hope of improving Boston's ability to fight climate change via an ordinance filed at the end of January.
City records reveal that nearly one in five buildings constructed in Boston since 2012 are in the bottom 50th percentile in the country in terms of energy efficiency. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Many Boston buildings are energy inefficient, City data reports

By Chloe McKim Jepsen October 8, 2018
Nearly one out of every five buildings built in Boston since 2012 has failed to meet energy efficiency standards, according to data from a new City report.
The Boston Public Health Commission hosted an emergency preparedness presentation Wednesday afternoon at the Saint Cecilia House. ZOE ADES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston activists prepare city for impending environmental changes

By Natalie Patrick September 27, 2018
As global climate changes cause sea levels to rise and temperatures to waver, local environmental activists have recognized a need to prepare Boston citizens and City leaders for the environmental extremes they expect the Northeast to face in the coming years.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announces Wednesday that the Citgo sign will stay in Kenmore Square. PHOTO BY COLE SCHONEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citgo sign to stay in Kenmore, mayor announces

By Sabrina Schnur March 20, 2017

The Citgo sign will remain in Kenmore Square, according to a press release from Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s office. Related Beal, the new owner of several Kenmore properties previously owned by...

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