WAMC News Podcast - Episode 517

July 11, 2024 00:18:20
WAMC News Podcast - Episode 517
WAMC News Podcast
WAMC News Podcast - Episode 517

Jul 11 2024 | 00:18:20

/

Show Notes

The state of Massachusetts has released a plan to protect and manage forest lands, prioritizing the natural resource for its carbon sequestration capabilities. More than 55 percent of the Bay State is forested, covering roughly 3 million acres. The Forests as Climate Solutions Initiative includes recommendations from a state-formed committee and public input, covering topics such as forest management, siting of renewable energy infrastructure and timber harvesting.

Other Episodes

Episode

October 27, 2020 00:12:20
Episode Cover

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 146

SUNY says it will test about 140,000 students for COVID-19 before they’re allowed to go home for Thanksgiving. The 64-campus system announced the policy...

Listen

Episode 0

June 09, 2021 00:16:54
Episode Cover

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 204

A new study from the University of Utah finds up to three-quarters of us overestimate our ability to spot fake news stories — and...

Listen

Episode 0

June 15, 2023 00:14:02
Episode Cover

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 407

Lawmakers have left the New York state capitol in Albany after a sometimes rocky legislative session. For analysis we speak with Dave Lombardo, host...

Listen