Archive for April 2022
See how much Mass. energy sources have shifted in recent years
It was only a decade ago that coal was a major source of power in Massachusetts. But that all changed five years ago when the Brayton Point Power Station in Somerset stopped producing power. Read More
Read MoreMIT brings together energy giants for new research initiative
A new initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is looking to tackle climate change by bringing together many of the world’s largest energy and utility companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell. Read More
Read MoreCBT’s director of urban design aims to save the downtown
Kishore Varanasi has master-planned hundreds of acres in Greater Boston as an urban designer, including the Cambridge Crossing, Suffolk Downs and Bulfinch Crossing developments. Read More
Read MoreUMass Amherst to shift campus to entirely renewable energy
The University of Massachusetts Amherst campus will unveil the details of its “ambitious vision” to transition the entire flagship campus to renewable energy, officials said. Read More
Read MoreBaker opens another door to Hynes Convention Center sale
A $3.5 billion economic development package proposed by the Baker administration could pave the way for the sale of the Hynes Convention Center. Read More
Read MoreBaker renews push for clean energy fund in $3.5B economic development bill
The expansive proposal touches on infrastructure, housing, climate resiliency, workforce development, education and downtown revitalization. Read More
Read MoreSerial entrepreneur Nessan Bermingham on what’s next for gene editing
While CRISPR has come of age in one sense, gene-editing is still a nascent science, with broad potential as well as challenges. Nessan Bermingham spoke with the Business Journal about the future of the field. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Support Baker’s $750M clean energy bill
There’s no question that billions of dollars will be chasing after clean energy in coming years. Keeping that momentum going will require investment. Read More
Read MoreCapitalism can help meet climate goals faster than gov’t, Kerry tells MIT audience
Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who was named Special Presidential Envoy for Climate in January, spoke with MIT President L. Rafael Reif, where he said "good old capitalism" will help the U.S. meet its climate goals. Read More
Read MoreAmid push for clinical trial diversity, Reify Health raises $220M
In its 10 years of existence, Reify has worked to digitize the clinical trial process and make enrollment more efficient. Now, it is setting its sights on a new goal: Helping study sponsors ensure their studies reflect a diverse population. Read More
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