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Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Coverage in Western Massachusetts

2013-07-12 19:34:01| Wireless - Topix.net

WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently enhanced fourth generation Long Term Evolution network coverage in Franklin and Hampshire Counties in Western Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Proposes Commercial Food Waste Ban

2013-07-11 17:04:00| Waste Age

A Massachusetts agency has proposed a statewide commercial food waste ban and funding to support anaerobic digestion (AD). read more

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11,000+ Massachusetts Residents Call for a Fracking Ban

2013-06-26 23:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

EcoWatch: This morning, more than 11,000 residents called on Beacon Hill to ban the dirty drilling process of fracking, in petitions presented by Environment Massachusetts and its allies at a statehouse news conference. The petitions show wide support for H.788, a bill introduced by Rep. Kocot (D-MA) and Rep. Provost (D-MA) to ban fracking and the processing of its toxic wastewater in the commonwealth. In states like Pennsylvania, we have already seen fracking contaminate drinking water and make nearby...

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Could Massachusetts become the first state to impose a carbon tax?

2013-06-25 22:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Grist: If a group of climate activists gets its way, Bay Staters will vote next year on whether to establish a statewide carbon tax. From The Boston Globe: A group of environmentalists plans to ask voters to make Massachusetts the first state in the nation to adopt a so-called carbon tax by imposing new levies on gasoline, heating oil, and other fossil fuels based on the amount of carbon dioxide they produce. The group, which has registered with the state as a political committee, is launching...

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