Topic Archive: Policy and Regulation
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The Boston Globe: Power Shift – In less than a decade, the state’s electric grid must dramatically transform. It won’t be easy.
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Axios: The climate gains of urban trees
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Recharge: Biden push to cut US power emissions could open door to more wind and solar
Proposal to cap emissions from fossil fuel-fired generators while allowing operators to deploy a range of technologies faces Congressional and court scrutiny
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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…
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Banker & Tradesman: Report Highlights Ways Real Estate Can Combat Extreme Heat
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The Boston Globe: As climate change fuels fiercer rains, a new report on 2010 Massachusetts floods sends a dire warning
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Massachusetts Climate Chief and Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs Join Boston Green Ribbon Commission
As GRC Members, Chief Hoffer and EEA Secretary Tepper will galvanize policy discussions and actions to address the climate challenges shared by the Commonwealth and the City of Boston BOSTON, MA (May 9, 2023) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) today announced that Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer and Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Executive Office…
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The Boston Globe: It’s not just faulty lines and failing cars. The MBTA has a climate problem.
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Utility Dive: IRA to accelerate renewables but financial challenges still acute
Bank of America and Ørsted Americas highlight IRA-fueled demand, financial challenges for renewables.
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The Boston Globe: Sustainability Week 2023 – A Shared Responsibility – Talking With Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer
Stakes are high for Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts’ first climate chief – and also the first Cabinet-level climate leader in the nation. Charged with spreading responsibility for climate action to all corners of the government, she faces potential hurdles coordinating with many agencies that traditionally haven’t had active climate roles. Globe climate reporter Sabrina Shankman leads…
