Topic Archive: Mitigation
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The Boston Globe: Sustainability Week 2023
The Boston Globe’s third annual Sustainability Week is a week-long virtual event series focusing on the climate crisis, current environmental issues and actionable solutions. Experts from the private and public sectors will share insight into how we can mitigate this crisis with decisive action and supportive policies. Register for events through the following link: https://sustainabilityweek2023.splashthat.com/
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The Boston Globe: Wu finalizes new building code aimed at drastically reducing use of fossil fuels in new buildings
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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.
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PowerOptions & NEEP: Decarbonizing Communities & Campuses
Join PowerOptions and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester for this May 3rd event that will explore the decarbonization goals of communities and campuses. Decarbonization has become a priority across every sector, creating new challenges—and also many opportunities. From planning to implementation to stakeholder engagement, there are…
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GRC Webinar: Collaborative Climate Action Planning for Institutions
From the high tide floods to pummeling rain to extremely hot days, Boston cultural organizations, their assets, and their audiences are increasingly affected by the impacts of climate change. Rapidly changing regulations at the Commonwealth and City require adjustments to energy procurement, building plans, and site management. Climate costs, responsibilities, and justice are part of…
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The Boston Globe: Boston City Council votes to adopt new climate-friendly state building code
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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.
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The Boston Globe: With climate planning, Boston has a chance to redress racial inequity, report says
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Press Release: Report Outlines Environmental Effects of Systemic Racism in Boston, Highlights Climate Action Opportunities
Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) and Embrace Boston Survey “Our Shared History” as Launching Point to Build a Carbon-Free City and Redress Long-Standing Inequities BOSTON, MA (March 29, 2023) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) and Embrace Boston today released “Our Shared History: Using Boston Climate Opportunities to Address Systemic Racism,” a comprehensive survey…
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Boston Green Ribbon Commission and Embrace Boston: Our Shared History Report
Using Boston’s Climate Opportunities to Address Systemic Racism