From Other Sources: News For And About Amherst. This Week: Education, Environment, Policing, And A Local News Roundup
This feature offers links to selected articles that might be of interest to Amherst readers. If…
environment
UMass Institute Names Top Climate, Air, And Water Polluters In The U.S
Source: UMass News and Media Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Political Economy Research Institute (PERI)…
UMass Amherst Makes Princeton Review’s Top ‘Green Colleges’ List For Seventh Consecutive Year
Source: UMass News and Media The University of Massachusetts Amherst continues to be among the…
Boston Bans Artificial Turf In Parks Due To Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
The city joins a growing number across the US in limiting the use of artificial turf made with dangerous PFAS compounds
Fourth Annual Fort River Clean-Up Scheduled For September 24
Source: Fort River Watershed Association The Fort River Watershed Conservancy is organizing the fourth annual…
Issues & Analyses: ‘Demolition Is An Act Of Violence’: The Architects Reworking Buildings Instead Of Tearing Them Down
The planned demolition of London’s flagship M&S store will release 40,000 tonnes of CO2 into the air. Is it time for a new age of creative architectural reuse?
National Pollinator Week June 20-26
National Pollinator Week is June 20-26! Creating your own nature sanctuary will give you the…
Letter: Solar Bylaw Committee Must Study The Risks Of Forest Clearance In Solar Farm Construction
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Solar Bylaw Committee on June 22, 2022…
State Senator Jo Comerford Holds Virtual Town Hall
State Senator Jo Comerford held a virtual town hall on May 11 for 400 pre-registrants….
Letter: Build Rooftop Solar First
There needs to be a full court press – all parties at the table –…
Earth Day Events In The Pioneer Valley
While Earth Day celebrations may not be as ubiquitous as they were prior to the…
Public Comment: Zero Waste Amherst Proposal Would Provide Universal Compost Pickup, Significantly Reducing Waste And Saving Residents Money
The following public comment was submitted in writing to the Amherst board of health on…