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Drought, wildfire, floods: “Climate whiplash” hits western Mass
Climate change is fueling extreme swings between wet and dry weather worldwide. But as western Mass faces drought and wildfire risks, the Trump administration is cutting local climate supports.
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Weapons, Fossil Fuels, Illegal Settlements: Inside UMass’ Investment Portfolio
As UMass backs out of a commitment to consider divestment, a Shoestring investigation reveals its endowment has millions indirectly invested in defense contractors and other entities targeted by student activists.
Did Greenfield Community College Suppress a DEI Report?
The staff union will hold a vote of no confidence in school leadership over “a culture of secrecy” and “deception.”
Northampton City Council Stalls Budget Vote over Schools
Finger pointing and charter objections dominated Thursday’s City Council meeting.
Records: Northampton Police Spent $61,000 on Outside Investigations
With police brass ignoring some recommendations last year, critics call the spending a “waste of money.”
Ep. 27: Housing Hardship with Rose Webster-Smith and Jean Frances
On the podcast, we discuss how tenants and homeowners can fight back amid the state’s worsening housing crisis.
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