Resources
A Better City: An Extreme Heat Primer
A Better City released an extreme heat primer and supporting case studies that explain the threats extreme heat poses to Greater Boston as well as opportunities to advance community heat resilience. These reports showcase some of the ways in which A Better City members and partners are meeting the moment with innovative strategies and best
The Boston Globe: A new energy source for downtown Boston – the Charles River
The owner of a Kendall Square plant is launching a project to generate steam for Boston and Cambridge by drawing water from the river that runs between them
The Boston Globe: Sustainability Week 2023 – Does Coastline Construction Have Boston In Hot Water?
Over the next several decades, the Boston area could experience rising sea levels at a rate 25% higher than other parts of the planet, further increasing the amount of homes, roads, and hospitals that could eventually be underwater. Despite this, Boston continues to grow, particularly along the waterfront in the up-and-coming Seaport neighborhood. In this
BXP Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Report
Report Details KPIs and Progress Towards BXP’s ESG Goals
The New York Times: A key part of America’s plan to slash carbon emissions – Plug in (almost) everything
How electrification became a major tool for fighting climate change.
Nature: Carbon reduction technology pathways for existing buildings in eight cities
The authors cite GRC’s Carbon Free Boston report as part of their research and analysis based on the work with policymakers in eight cities worldwide to identify technology pathways toward their near- and long-term carbon emissions reduction targets for existing buildings.
The Boston Globe: Fort Point Channel floodgate idea advances, but how to pay for it?
Estimates range as high as $767 million, but it could prevent billions of dollars of property damage during a catastrophic storm
CommonWealth: Waterfront resilience is ground zero in climate fight
Op-ed from New England Aquarium President & CEO Vikki Spruill, and GRC Member, on how nature-based solutions lend themselves to resiliency strategies