The environment of Boston has been substantially influenced by the geography and climate of the city. Boston is the largest city and the capital of Massachusetts. It is located at the mouth of Charles and the Mystic river. Boston environment is influenced by the marshlands and the city's close proximity to the water.
Boston is located on top of the hilly Shawmut peninsula. This peninsula has been separated from the mainland by the marshy swamps. Several hills in Boston have been undersized to fill up the marshlands. Boston terrain mainly consists of marshlands, rolling plains and small hills.
Fog and humidity form an integral part of the Boston climate. Rain falls throughout spring and summer making Boston one of the wettest cities. The Atlantic breezes help to cool down the environment in Boston. The city ranks as one of the windiest cities in northeastern United States. Thunderstorms called
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northeasters are caused by the Atlantic breeze.
In the recent years, Boston is facing a lot of environmental challenges as one of the most densely populated cities. The Environment Department of Boston is ever alert and active. The department from time to time organizes and participates in environmental programs relating to different aspects and issues of the urban environment. The recycling activities are executed with the maximum efficiency by this department ensuring a clean Boston. Supervision, implementation and reviewing results of different environmental programs in Boston form a major task of the department. Historic preservation activities are also undertaken by the environment department.
Global warming and the green house effect pose as major threats to the environment of Boston. Government has been fast in implementing strict anti pollution measures to conserve and preserve the geographical environment in Boston.
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