Coastal Resilience in Boston: A new BosTEN feasibility study is looking at using Boston Harbor and nearby waterways to heat and cool large buildings as part of the city’s decarbonization push. Flood Risk Regulation: Massachusetts is “falling behind” on regulating coastal risks, even as Boston weighs a major Army Corps coastal storm plan and decision-makers debate seawalls versus nature-based defenses. Building Emissions Rules: Local green building compliance is getting harder for developers as BERDO and other energy regulations tighten, with consultants warning that permitting and electrification requirements are reshaping project planning. EV Affordability & Air Quality: A Marblehead-focused piece argues electric vehicles can cut transportation emissions in Massachusetts while still fitting real budgets. Wildlife & AI: A wildlife-focused explainer highlights how AI could help track illegal wildlife trade and protect biodiversity. ICE Robot Dogs: Federal procurement documents say ICE may spend up to $2M on Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots for inspections and hazard assessment—raising questions about tech use in enforcement. Mass. Climate Leadership Change: Vermont Law and Graduate School named Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts’ first climate chief, as its next president starting Dec. 1, 2026. Invasive Species Watch: New Englanders are increasingly eating invasive green crabs, a sign of growing community action against biodiversity threats.