Topic Archive: Climate Justice
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Climate Justice at Anchor Institutions
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Three greenhouse gases, three all-time highs (The New York Times)
Why emissions hit record levels last year.
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GRCx Program: Climate Justice at Anchor Institutions
This GRCx will explore the potential for organizations to think beyond their own walls to accomplish their institutional missions. Representatives from three local anchor institutions (Boston Medical Center, MIT, and Northeastern University) will join us to share projects that demonstrate how they are actively supporting climate justice. The group of panelists will share best practices,…
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Gina McCarthy: ‘We can solve America’s health crisis, if we fix our climate crisis’ (Reuters)
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In Eastie, an early glimpse at Boston’s existential and expensive struggle to hold back the sea (The Boston Globe)
The multi-billion dollar plan is raising tough questions about climate preparedness and gentrification.
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Utilities dig into geothermal systems in race to decarbonize (CommonWealth Beacon)
National Grid readies for second pilot, bringing geothermal to Boston public housing
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Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Agreements Between Boston Housing Authority and National Grid to Develop Networked Geothermal Heating at Franklin Field Apartments (City of Boston)
New system will replace existing gas distribution service with an electric heat system, supporting the City’s goal to decarbonize public housing by 2030 Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and National Grid to announce that Franklin Field Apartments has been selected for National Grid’s Networked Geothermal Demonstration Program. The project will be…
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Mayor Wu’s State of the City – GRC Applauds Climate-Related Initiatives & Commitments
On January 9, 2024, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her second State of the City speech at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. At the GRC, we were pleased to see the Mayor touch on several key climate change related initiatives. A few of the highlights include the following: State of the City Speech: Read…
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Boston Green Ribbon Commission Appoints Rebecca Herst as Associate Director for Resilience
Former Director of the Sustainable Solutions Lab (SSL) at UMass Boston will bring extensive experience and expertise to advance coastal resilience and climate justice BOSTON, MA (December 12, 2023) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) today announced the addition of Rebecca Herst as Associate Director for Resilience, effective January 1, 2024. Having most recently…
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Mass. outlines new strategy for getting customers and utilities off of natural gas (WBUR)
