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John Ortiz: Is it global warming or climate change?

From left, juniors Anecia Solorzaano and Mitchell Bolton and sophomore Nicole Oberg work on a mosaic in an art class taught by Lori St. Pierre at Belchertown High School. The mosaic, which depicts important features of the town, will be permanently displayed at the Clapp Library.

Editorial: Lasting impact of creative student projects

by Staff Report March 14, 2017

Fisherman Jim Gariepy of Charlemont, a former Trout Unlimited president, holds a 35-inch-long trout he caught in the Deerfield River.

Trout Unlimited to survey fly fishing impact on economy

by Diane Broncaccio For the GazetteMarch 12, 2017

Everyday Americans shouldn't feel helpless when it comes to influencing policy on environmental issues. Calling on your Representatives in Congress to let them know how you feel is the first step toward becoming part of the solution.

Earth Talk: Trump wakes up environmentalists

by Staff Report March 3, 2017

Scott Pruitt testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 18, during his confirmation hearing to head the Environmental Protection Agency before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Columnist Marty Nathan: Massachusetts leads on renewable energy

by Marty Nathan March 1, 2017

Hikers on the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail can glimpse of view of the University of Massachusetts Amherst to the northeast as the trail crosses through Skinner State Park and the summit of Mount Holyoke in Hadley.

Columnist Mary Ann Lowen describes sense of connection on trail walks

by Mary Ann Lowen February 14, 2017

Dr. Marty Nathan, left, of Northampton, speaks during a forum called “Climate Action in a Time of Crisis” Saturday at First Churches of Northampton. Listening beside her is state Senate President Stanley Rosenberg of Amherst.

Columnist Marty Nathan: Saving the world while building community

by Staff Report February 1, 2017

The winter farmers market in Northampton is one of five that operate throughout the season in the Pioneer Valley.

Columnist Claire Morenon: Winter farmers markets provide respite

by Claire Morenon January 31, 2017

In this May 1, 2014, photo, fourth-generation rice farmer Josh Sheppard walks across the dried-up ditch at his rice farm in Richvale, Calif. More than 40 percent of California has emerged from a punishing drought that covered the whole state a year ago, federal drought-watchers said Jan. 12, a stunning transformation caused by an unrelenting series of storms in the North that filled lakes, overflowed rivers and buried mountains in snow.

Columnist Susan Wozniak: Observations from a NH farmer still relevant

by Susan Wozniak January 29, 2017

Solar panels on house roof.

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Hilltown communities signing up for solar

by Fran Ryan For the GazetteJanuary 27, 2017