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New Report: Formaldehyde from Baby Nursery Furniture Contaminates Indoor AirMassachusetts’ Safer Alternatives Act Would Protect Families 5/06/2008

Boston, MA – Baby nursery cribs, changing tables, and dressers can emit formaldehyde at levels linked with increased incidence of childhood allergies and asthma, according to a new report released today by Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center.

Environment Massachusetts Calls on State Reps to Endorse New House Blueprint for Global Warming. Effort Launched on Earth Day 4/22/2008

Boston—Environment Massachusetts called on its Congressional delegation today, Earth Day, to endorse a statement of principles for “strong, fair, and science-based” federal legislation to address global warming. The “Principles for Global Warming Legislation” were released today by Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Jay Inslee (D-WA) and will eventually be sent in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Massachusetts Not On Track to Meet Pollution Reduction Goals 3/26/2008

Legislators, scientists, and environmental groups gathered at the Statehouse today to call for swift and strong action to curb global warming pollution.

Most Recent Reports

Toxic Baby Furniture 5/06/2008

Furnishings containing formaldehyde —a toxic chemical linked with allergies, asthma, and cancer—can contaminate indoor air within California homes. Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to harm.

Falling Behind 3/26/2008

Global warming has the potential to disrupt New England’s environment and way of life.

Driving Towards a New Energy Future 11/19/2007

Legislation to increase Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars and trucks was included in the Senate energy bill (H.R. 6) that was passed in June of this year, marking the first time in over thirty years that either House of Congress has passed an increase in CAFE standards. The Senate CAFE would raise gas mileage standards for cars and trucks

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Green groups Praise State Senate’s Global 9/02/2008

LYNN-Environmental advocates from across the state are praising the Senate this week after it voted to pass the Global Warming Solutions Act, making it the most recent in a string of global warming bills passed in 2008.

Wind farm generates more than 40,000 comments 5/13/2008

More than 40,000 individuals and organizations have submitted comments on an environmental review of the wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound, according to federal officials.

Bill would reduce carbon emissions 5/13/2008

Legislators working on a proposed law to cap the state’s carbon emissions and reduce them by 20 percent over the next 12 years yesterday pointed to a new report showing that New England has increased its global warming emissions since 2001 as evidence that more stringent emission control programs are needed.