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A still from "The Great Green Wall." (Courtesy) It may seem counter intuitive to get in touch with nature by watching movies about it. But a movie can lead to powerful changes in attitudes or behavior. Environmental advocates would say such changes are urgently needed to sustain human life long term. This month, two film events with Massachusetts ties focus broadly on the delicate systems of the natural world. One draws together a sampling of environmental films made over the last year or so augmented by in-person discussions and the other sounds the climate change alarm with Boston-area expe...

The Housing Supply Debate: Evaluating the Evidence Let's rely on science, not ideology and propaganda, when planning solutions to urban unaffordability. Look for credible evidence in the peer-reviewed publications referenced here. Todd Litman | May 13, 2021, 9am PDT Share Few issues cause more blood to boil than debates about the causes and solutions to housing unaffordability. On this issue, many people lead with their opinions followed by whatever evidence they can muster. The results can get ugly, particularly for those of us who prefer information to be credible. In response, Mr. Abel ...

Region: A MSRP: $39.95 A pre-code melodrama that provided equal opportunities for sinning for both sexes, Dorothy Arzner’s Merrily We Go to Hell shows “modern” movie marriage in ways that wouldn’t be allowed on the screen less than two years later and features charismatic performances from its two leading players that would be bellwethers of finer things to come from both of them. In its free-flowing drinking and multiple sexual escapades, the film may show its age, but it’s still an enjoyable entertainment with glimpses of some stars to be also in the mix. Newspaper...

POLITICO Get the Massachusetts Playbook newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by Uber Driver Stories GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. TGIF! NEW: GALVIN’S LEANING TOWARD ANOTHER TERM — Will he or won’t he? Secretary of State Bill Galvin hasn’t decided whether he’ll seek another term. He’s leanin...

Print Take a walk along the beach in San Diego County and you’re likely to end up marveling at the majesty of birdlife. Sleek brown pelicans descend from the sky and glide — often hundreds of yards at a time — just above the ocean’s surface, in front of building waves. It’s a common phenomenon that was not deeply understood — until now. UC San Diego has come up with the most detailed theoretical model yet for describing and quantifying how pelicans harness the ocean and winds with little or no need to flap their wings. Advertisement Advertisement Brittany Shea and David Abel wat...