Topic Archive: Policy and Regulation
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BBJ: Green Ribbon Commission’s Amy Longsworth Joined Boston Business Journal’s “Our Changing Climate” Panel Discussion
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WBUR: 5 things to do this weekend, including public art on the Greenway and an arts festival
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Boston Business Journal: Our Changing Climate
Our Changing Climate will convene Boston-area experts to discuss and explore the region’s readiness and resilience in the face of climate impacts. We will analyze the local and state climate action plans and update attendees on how these plans are affecting the local economy. Panel to include: Ted Landsmark, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and…
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The Boston Globe: Biden signs massive climate, health care legislation
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The Boston Globe: Boston wants to ban fossil fuels in new buildings
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GRC Statement regarding announcement by Mayor Wu on participation in fossil fuel-free demonstration program
The Green Ribbon Commission is encouraged by Mayor Wu’s announcement today, which begins the process of utilizing some of the tools provided by the new state and federal climate legislation to decarbonize key sectors. Electrification of buildings using renewably sourced electricity, is one of the most critical recommendations of the Green Ribbon Commission’s Carbon Free…
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The Boston Globe: A new state climate plan shows that — even without the federal government — Massachusetts is moving ahead
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Boston Green Ribbon Commission Taps Adam Chapdelaine as First Deputy Director
Former Arlington Town Manager, current Metropolitan Area Planning Council President brings over a decade of policy expertise with a focus on climate mitigation and resilience to his new role BOSTON, MA (June 16, 2022) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) today announced Adam Chapdelaine as its first Deputy Director, entrusted with advancing the organization’s climate…
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Boston Business Journal: Boston explores creating a ‘climate bank’ using BofA grant
City officials and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission want to hire a consulting firm to help launch an institution that would finance retrofits and other changes to cut carbon emissions from buildings.
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Green Ribbon Commission Climate Action Briefing Series