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Massachusetts Releases the Final Ocean Management Plan
Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles recently released the nation’s very first ocean management plan. This management plan has been expected after undergoing draft revisions and comment/stakeholder meetings for the past eighteen months, one of which was attended by yours truly. The final management plan has a few (but not unexpected) [...]
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Climate Change and Massachusetts Land Use: Setting the Stage
The New York Times recently published an article regarding the incorporation of climate change into projects undergoing NEPA review. Observing the impending complexities under NEPA, one looks to see what can be expected locally. Massachusetts prides itself on being a national leader in climate change study and policy. Given the [...]