NEWS
news Feeling Overwhelmed About Going All-Electric at Home? Here’s How to Get Started
You can’t completely banish fossil fuels from your home in one fell swoop, but some achievable plays are within reach.
Dan Gearino - 10-04-2022
news The Pathway to 90% Clean Electricity Is Mostly Clear. The Last 10%, Not So Much
New paper suggests six different approaches for the difficult final steps necessary to get to a 100% carbon-free grid.
Dan Gearino - 09-26-2022
news Senate Votes to Ratify the Kigali Amendment, Joining 137 Nations in an Effort to Curb Global Warming
The binding agreement will almost immediately slow global warming and create domestic manufacturing jobs.
Phil McKenna - 09-26-2022
news Warming Trends: A Comedy With Solar Themes, a Greener Cryptocurrency and the Underestimated Climate Supermajority
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations and other developments from the global warming frontier.
Katelyn Weisbrod - 09-19-2022
news Remember That Coal Surge Last Year? Yeah, It’s Over
Renewables are now about 25 percent of U.S. electricity generation, leapfrogging coal.
Dan Gearino - 09-12-2022
news Banned Waste Filling Mass. Landfills, Incinerators, Says Environmental Report - NBC10 Boston
Massachusetts has only six landfills -- and almost all are due to reach capacity by 2030.
Sam Drysdale - 09-12-2022
news Warming Trends: Video Gamers Helping the Climate, a Big Advance for Lab-Grown Meat and Belabored Decisions May Bring Better Results, If Not More Happiness
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations and other developments from the global warming frontier.
Katelyn Weisbrod - 09-12-2022
news New England leaves changing earlier this year amid drought
Leaf-peeping season is fast approaching — even faster than usual due to an ongoing stretch of unusually dry weather.
John Bender - 09-06-2022
news Warming Trends: Climate Insomnia, the Decline of Alpine Bumblebees and Cycling like the Dutch and the Danes
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations and other developments from the global warming frontier.
Katelyn Weisbrod - 09-06-2022
news Warming Trends: Bill Nye’s New Focus on Climate Change, Bottled Water as a Social Lens and the Coming End of Blacktop
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations and other developments from the global warming frontier.
Katelyn Weisbrod - 08-29-2022
news With COP27 Approaching, Cities Like Philadelphia Are ‘Powerful Tools’ for Climate Adaptation
The annual climate talks will focus on protecting people and places from the growing threat of extreme weather events.
Kiley Bense - 08-29-2022
news The New US Climate Law Will Reduce Carbon Emissions and Make Electricity Less Expensive, Economists Say
Research shows consumers are paying too much for electricity, given the carbon cost of the power now on the grid.
Marianne Lavelle - 08-22-2022
news Warming Trends: Heat Indexes Soar, a Beloved Walrus is Euthanized in Norway, and Buildings Designed To Go Net-Zero
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations and other developments from the global warming frontier.
Katlyn Weisbrod - 08-22-2022
news US communities are mapping heat islands to boost climate resilience - Phys.org
The phenomenon is becoming more and more dangerous because of the global climate crisis.
Lucie Aubourg - 08-22-2022
news Warming Trends: Sports and Climate Change in Texas, a Community Housing Project Named after Rachel Carson and an E-Bike Conversion Kit for Your Bicycle
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations and other developments from the global warming frontier.
Kateyln Weisbrod - 08-15-2022
news Can Wolves and Beavers Help Save the West From Global Warming?
A regional rewilding network would help capture carbon, boost water supplies and protect against flooding and drought.
Bob Berwyn - 08-15-2022
news Deep in the Democrats’ Climate Bill, Analysts See More Wins for Clean Energy Than Gifts for Fossil Fuel Business
Provisions on EVs, methane, industrial and agriculture policy add up to big emissions cuts.
Marianne Lavelle, Dan Gearino, Georgina Gustin, Phil McKenna - 08-08-2022
news Weekend forecast: As sweltering temps keep up, Boston could see a 6-day heat wave - WBUR News
The high on Thursday broke the daily record after hitting 98 degrees.
Danielle Noyes - 08-08-2022
news Inside Clean Energy: What’s Hotter than Solar Panels? Solar Windows.
Researchers and startups are moving forward with plans for windows that generate electricity.
Dan Gearino - 08-01-2022
news How Is the Jet Stream Connected to Simultaneous Heat Waves Across the Globe?
Scientists are racing to understand the changing shape of the air currents.
Leslie Hook - 08-01-2022
news Millions Swelter As Heat Wave Shatters Temperature Records Across Northeast
“The ‘Dog Days of Summer’ are unquestionably here,” the Weather Prediction Center said.
Nick Visser - 07-25-2022
news All of Massachusetts is officially in a drought
State says it’s time to start getting serious about water conservation.
Miriam Wasser - 07-25-2022
news Inside Clean Energy: Did You Miss Me? A Giant Battery Storage Plant Is Back Online, Just in Time for Summer
California hit a new high for battery storage use, thanks to plants like the one at Moss Landing.
Dan Gearino - 07-25-2022
news Warming Trends: The Tokyo Olympics’ Reduced Carbon Footprint, a Fin Whale Feeding Frenzy and the Tech Guru Who’s Trying to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth
A column highlighting studies, innovations, and other development from the global warming frontier.
Katelyn Weisbrod - 07-17-2022
news Massachusetts hospitals are joining the climate fight
Half of all hospitals signed a White House pledge to cut emissions 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Dharna Noor - 07-17-2022
news Inside Clean Energy: Some EVs Now Pay for Themselves in a Year
Evs are now a better deal than gas cars, due to much lower fuel and maintenance costs and a $7,500 tax credit.
James Pothen - 07-17-2022
news Summer heat waves are here — how to prepare and stay cool
At least 65 million Americans experienced temps above 100 degrees in the past month.
TARA YARLAGADDA - 07-12-2022
news In Climate-Driven Disasters, Older People and the Disabled Are Most at Risk. Now In-Home Caregivers Are Being Trained in How to Help Them
Program offers tools and training to caregivers, who often find themselves on the front lines of natural disasters.
Katie Rodriquez - 07-12-2022
news Vertical farming provides alternative way to grow produce
With temperatures 5-15 degrees above average, farming across the U.S. has been especially impacted.
NBC News - 07-12-2022
news Warming Trends: Carbon-Neutral Concrete, Climate-Altered Menus and Olympic Skiing in Vanuatu
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations and other developments from the global warming frontier.
Katelyn Weisbrod - 07-12-2022
news Natural Gas Samples Taken from Boston-Area Homes Contained Numerous Toxic Compounds, a New Harvard Study Finds
Almost all contained a carcinogen. Studies underway to see if homeowners are exposed to toxins when cooking with gas.
Hannah Loss - 06-30-2022
news Inside Clean Energy: Yes, There Are Benefits of Growing Broccoli Beneath Solar Panels
Shade from solar panels leads to a brighter green color for broccoli, reduced evaporation and more income for farmers.
Dan Gearino - 06-30-2022
news These Clergy Are Bridging the Gap Between Religion and Climate
A Rabbi and a Protestant minister offer suggestions for how to engage congregations to solve the climate crisis.
James Bruggers - 06-30-2022
news Charlie Baker, East Coast govs team up with Biden to boost wind
Governor Baker sees this as a big move for local wind industry,
Boston Herald. - 06-27-2022
BLOGS
blog Sustainability Spotlight on Parker Hannifin.
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PETER LOWITT, FAICP, DIRECTOR, DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION - 08-15-2022
blog Devens Sustainable Business Spotlight: Republic
Devens Forward Devens Sustainable Business Spotlight: Republic Devens is known for its commitment to i...
PETER LOWITT, FAICP, DIRECTOR, DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION - 07-14-2022
blog The SDG Connection: Engagement and Collaboration
The actions in the Devens Forward Climate Action and Resilience Plan that focus on promoting engagement and regional col...
PETER LOWITT, FAICP, DIRECTOR, DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION - 06-14-2022
blog The SDG Connection: Community Preparedness
The purpose of the SDG Connection blog series is to illustrate that communities of all sizes can use frameworks like the...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 05-06-2022
blog The SDG Connection: Alternative Transportation Modes
The purpose of the SDG Connection blog series is to illustrate that communities of all sizes can use frameworks like the...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Devens Enterprise Commission - 03-29-2022
blog The SDG Connection: Nature-Based Solutions
The purpose of the SDG Connection blog series is to illustrate that communities of all sizes can use frameworks like the...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Devens Enterprise Commission - 03-01-2022
blog The SDG Connection: Sustainable Business
With this blog we intend to highlight how communities of any size can utilize the Sustainable Development Guide to make ...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Devens Enterprise Commission - 02-10-2022
blog The SDG Connection: Renewable Energy
The purpose of the SDG Connection blog series is to illustrate that communities of all sizes can use the Sustainable Dev...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 01-31-2022
blog The SDG Connection: Circular Economy
Welcome back to the SDG Connection blog series as we illustrate that what we do in Devens aligns with the United Nations...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 11-29-2021
blog The SDG Connection: Housing and Health in Devens
The purpose of the SDG Connection blog series is to illustrate how an individual community can use the United Nations Su...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 10-27-2021
blog The SDG Connection: Energy Efficient Buildings
The purpose of this SDG Connection blog series is to illustrate how communities like Devens can play an important role i...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 09-30-2021
blog The SDG Connection: Driving Electric
The purpose of this SDG Connection blog series is to illustrate how one community, Devens, Massachusetts, has applied EF...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 09-07-2021
blog The SDG Connection: Devens Forward and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The Devens Forward Climate Action and Resilience Plan is aligned with the United Nation’s seventeen Sustainable De...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 07-23-2021