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Massachusetts stands out in efforts to reduce food waste while others fall short

Massachusetts stands out in efforts to reduce food waste while others fall short

A new study found that most state-level food waste bans have been ineffective, with Massachusetts as the exception due to its composting infrastructure and enforcement.

Anna Phillips reports for The Washington Post.

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Offshore wind development faces mixed progress in the Northeast

Offshore wind development faces mixed progress in the Northeast

A broken turbine blade in Massachusetts, a new wind project in New York, and New Jersey research illustrate the mixed progress in the Northeast’s offshore wind industry.

Wayne Parry reports for The Associated Press.

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New geothermal systems may be key to sustainable buildings

New geothermal systems may be key to sustainable buildings

A new networked geothermal system in Framingham, Massachusetts, shows promise in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by using the Earth's stable temperature to heat and cool buildings efficiently.

Matt Simon reports for Grist.

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Massachusetts town pilots geothermal heating and cooling system

Massachusetts town pilots geothermal heating and cooling system

A neighborhood in Framingham, Massachusetts, is implementing a pilot program to connect homes and businesses to a communal geothermal heating and cooling system.

Isabella O'Malley reports for The Associated Press.

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Massachusetts beachfront homeowners lose half-million-dollar sand dune to the sea
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Massachusetts beachfront homeowners lose half-million-dollar sand dune to the sea

In a dramatic turn of events, a group of Salisbury, Massachusetts homeowners saw their expensive effort to protect their beachfront homes vanish within days.

Erum Salam reports for The Guardian.

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Massachusetts' offshore wind farm starts powering homes

Vineyard Wind, the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S., has begun supplying power to the Massachusetts grid, marking a significant step in renewable energy.

Steve LeBlanc reports for the Associated Press.

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Massachusetts just took a big step away from natural gas. Which states might follow?

A first-in-the-country ruling sets Massachusetts on a path toward electrification of heating, and could lead regulators in other states to follow suit.

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