Studies show that extreme precipitation and flooding are increasing in the Northeast and that coastlines are becoming more vulnerable due to changing frequency and intensity of storms and severe rain.
Maya Mitchell
How higher temperatures and more pollen are affecting the health of Boston residents
Extreme temperatures pose a health risk on both ends of the spectrum as increasingly hot days can contribute to heat stroke and worsening seasonal allergies, while the bitter cold can aggravate respiratory health issues and cause hypothermia.
Higher ed board approves new guidelines for students with disabilities
A 2022 law was passed to create more higher education opportunities for students with “severe intellectual disabilities, severe autism spectrum disorders and other severe developmental disabilities.”
Compassion and costs collide in shelter debate
State leaders continued to struggle this week to balance the commitment to sheltering homeless families with fiscal concerns about runaway costs.