WBUR explainsStories that explore complicated issues using plain language.Most inhalers in the U.S. emit climate-warming gasses. Here's what you can doWhen it comes to inhalers commonly used in the U.S., each puff has about the same climate impact as driving a gas-powered car one mile. But increasingly, there are alternative...EnvironmentMar 14, 2024Massachusetts' new 'green bank' for climate-friendly housing, explainedGov. Healey established a “green bank” to help finance climate-friendly affordable housing. Here’s how it works.EnvironmentJun 26, 2023Gas vs. electric stoves: Breaking down some burning health and environment questionsSome Americans are considering buying electric or induction stoves as concerns grow about how gas stoves may affect our health and planet. EnvironmentMay 9, 2023Get that mattress off the curb! Here's what to know about Massachusetts' new waste bansMassachusetts has new waste bans for textiles, mattresses and commercial food waste to help cut down on the garbage we send to incinerators and landfills. ResumeEnvironment06:12Oct 31, 2022So you’re in the market for an electric vehicle? Here’s how the new federal and Mass. laws will helpWhether you’re already in the market, or just starting to think about making the switch, the Inflation Reduction Act and the sweeping state climate and clean energy bill Gov. Charlie...EnvironmentAug 18, 2022AdvertisementWhat to know about the new Mass. climate lawThe new state climate law will have a big impact on clean energy policy in the state.ResumeEnvironment05:56Jul 22, 2022The debate over an outdated rule that's harming renewable energy in New EnglandWhat to know about the MOPR, an obscure rule that critics say is harming renewable energy and raising electricity bills.EnvironmentMay 26, 2022What to know about the Mass. Senate's new climate billThe so-called Act Driving Climate Policy Forward builds off last year’s landmark Climate Act with new policies about green transportation and buildings, clean energy, the future of natural gas in...EnvironmentApr 8, 2022
Most inhalers in the U.S. emit climate-warming gasses. Here's what you can doWhen it comes to inhalers commonly used in the U.S., each puff has about the same climate impact as driving a gas-powered car one mile. But increasingly, there are alternative...EnvironmentMar 14, 2024
Massachusetts' new 'green bank' for climate-friendly housing, explainedGov. Healey established a “green bank” to help finance climate-friendly affordable housing. Here’s how it works.EnvironmentJun 26, 2023
Gas vs. electric stoves: Breaking down some burning health and environment questionsSome Americans are considering buying electric or induction stoves as concerns grow about how gas stoves may affect our health and planet. EnvironmentMay 9, 2023
Get that mattress off the curb! Here's what to know about Massachusetts' new waste bansMassachusetts has new waste bans for textiles, mattresses and commercial food waste to help cut down on the garbage we send to incinerators and landfills. ResumeEnvironment06:12Oct 31, 2022
So you’re in the market for an electric vehicle? Here’s how the new federal and Mass. laws will helpWhether you’re already in the market, or just starting to think about making the switch, the Inflation Reduction Act and the sweeping state climate and clean energy bill Gov. Charlie...EnvironmentAug 18, 2022
What to know about the new Mass. climate lawThe new state climate law will have a big impact on clean energy policy in the state.ResumeEnvironment05:56Jul 22, 2022
The debate over an outdated rule that's harming renewable energy in New EnglandWhat to know about the MOPR, an obscure rule that critics say is harming renewable energy and raising electricity bills.EnvironmentMay 26, 2022
What to know about the Mass. Senate's new climate billThe so-called Act Driving Climate Policy Forward builds off last year’s landmark Climate Act with new policies about green transportation and buildings, clean energy, the future of natural gas in...EnvironmentApr 8, 2022