NEWS
news States Look to Make Companies Take Responsibility for Hard-to-Recycle Packaging
As plastic piles up, bills that shift the financial cost of recycling to the producers are gaining traction.
Molly Bolan - 05-05-2023
news New Massachusetts climate change program to help municipalities
Climate resiliency is the focus of a new program in Massachusetts.
Brent Addleman - 04-28-2023
news Boston Moves to Implement Climate-Friendly Building Code
Boston is set to implement a new state climate-friendly building code to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Kathryn Carley - 04-11-2023
news Low-carbon materials eligible for climate resilience, disaster recovery funding: FEMA
Communities and states that want to use low-carbon materials to prepare for disaster are receiving a funding boost
Ysabelle Kempe - 04-11-2023
news Massive study examines offshore wind’s impact on fishing, fisheries
A new federal study explores the impacts of offshore wind on fisheries and commercial fishermen.
Anastasia E. Lennon - 04-06-2023
news Funding for Wildlife Crossings Now Available
The grants will help local governments prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve connections between habitats.
Molly Bolan - 04-06-2023
news Cities Move to Protect Trees on Private Land
More local governments are considering ordinances that would make it harder to remove healthy trees.
Rachel Gottlieb - 04-06-2023
news Greening roofs to boost climate resilience
Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris.
Zach Winn - 04-06-2023
news ‘Heat-pump coaches’ help neighbors ditch fossil heat in Massachusetts
Since 2020, at least 14 heat-pump coaching programs have sprung up in Massachusetts
Alison F. Takemura - 03-29-2023
news The Latest IPCC Report & What It Means For Massachusetts & Rhode Island
To reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or even 2040, we have to make considerable progress this decade.
Larry Chretien & Anna Vanderspek - 03-29-2023
news “Nature-based solutions” like trees and rain gardens can be cost-effective climate adaptations, advocates say
Momentum is building for land- and water-based infrastructure strategies.
Kalena Thomhave - 03-29-2023
news US Energy Department Unveils New Strategy to Expand Offshore Wind Energy
The Biden administration hopes to construct 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.
03-29-2023
news How cities can center equity in EV charging
Cities can work to ensure they roll out EV charging infrastructure equitably by listening and collaborating
Kalena Thomhave - 03-29-2023
news The IPCC says we need to phase down fossil fuels, fast. Here’s how the US could do it.
A new report lists 10 policies to constrain polluting infrastructure and achieve key climate goals.
Joseph Winters - 03-24-2023
news Climate activists in Boston call on big banks divest from fossil fuel companies
Activists took to the streets of Boston’s financial district to demand banks stop investing in fossil fuel companies.
Paula Moura - 03-24-2023
news How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring
Climate change is altering spring growing conditions, and plant life is changing along with it.
PBS - 03-24-2023
news The Right Way to Build Climate Change Resilience
The Inflation Reduction Act and others are offering all-too-rare opportunities for state and local governments.
Chip Kline and Simone Maloz - 03-24-2023
news $700M in Grants for Local EV Chargers Announced
The Biden administration opened up applications for $700 million in grants for local governments to install EV chargers
Daniel C. Vock - 03-24-2023
news Going green, literally: introducing the bill that would bring more trees to the cities of Massachusetts
The term “urban forest” may sound like an oxymoron, but it actually might be the key to mitigating climate change.
Taylor Brokesh - 03-15-2023
news State Launches Northeast Emergency Management Training
State Launches Northeast Emergency Management Training
CapeCod.com - 03-15-2023
news Devens Enterprise Commission hosts Korean delegation for tour
Devens recently hosted a South Korean delegation for a tour of the “healthy, green, and economically strong community”
Shane Rhodes - 03-15-2023
news Massachusetts’ first climate chief, Northeastern graduate plans to make the state a model for reducing carbon emissions
New climate chief talks about her job and how Massachusetts will serve as a climate model for the rest of the country.
Cynthia McCormick Hibbert - 03-15-2023
news A Looming El Niño Could Give Us a Preview of Life at 1.5C of Warming
The hotter weather pattern might push the Earth into unprecedented territory next year.
Kate Yoder - 02-28-2023
news Investing in communities builds climate resilience
How local leaders can partner with financial institutions to support frontline communities.
Erin Ceynar & Samantha Ender - 02-28-2023
news Federal Transportation Funds Transform Local Communities
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law offers an unprecedented opportunity to leverage transportation infrastructure
Catherine Nagel - 02-28-2023
news Extreme Heat is a Health Crisis, Scientists Warn. And Climate Change Is Making It Worse
“The climate is changing, and we are not adapted to be able to deal with it from a health perspective" an expert warned....
Isabella O'Malley - 02-28-2023
news Prioritizing Climate Resilience in United States Fisheries
The impacts of climate change are already apparent in U. S. offshore waters, creating challenges for fisheries
Reggie Paros - 02-28-2023
news How the "electrify everything" movement went mainstream
One in five Americans now lives in an area that's trying to move buildings off fossil fuels
Emily Pontecorvo - 02-21-2023
news The Biden Administration Aims to Make EV Charging as Easy as Filling Up
The first comprehensive standards for public EV charging stations will help ensure reliability and accessibility.
Gabriela Aoun Angueira - 02-21-2023
BLOGS
blog Climate Resilience & Public Safety: An Interview with Devens Fire Chief
Cover image caption: MassDevelopment hosted federal, state, and military leaders for a walk-through of the future D...
Devens Forward Team - 12-04-2023
blog 10 Tips for Reducing Waste During the Holiday Season
The holiday season in the United States is a time of celebration, but also of excessive waste generation. According to t...
Devens Forward Team - 11-01-2023
blog Sustainable Business Spotlight: VulcanForms
For this month’s Sustainable Business Spotlight, we reached out to VulcanForms, a billion-dollar, innovative digit...
Devens Forward Team - 09-20-2023
blog Stay Ahead of the Heat: Top 5 Tips for Residents and Businesses to Save Energy (and money!) This Summer
The summertime sees both greenhouse gas emissions and energy bills skyrocket as both homes and businesses crank their ai...
Devens Enterprise Commission - 07-17-2023
blog Your Guide to Green and Complete Streets in Devens
Your Guide to Green and Complete Streets in Devens Devens Forward is committed to making our streets greener, safer...
Devens Enterprise Commission - 06-06-2023
blog Sustainable Business Spotlight: Comrex
For this month’s Business Spotlight, we’re highlighting Comrex, located right here in Devens. Comrex designs...
Devens Enterprise Commission - 05-08-2023
blog Sustainable Business Spotlight: Dick’s Market Garden & Devens Recycling
In this blog, we are spotlighting two local businesses and discussing the benefits of community supported agriculture (C...
Devens Enterprise Commission - 02-22-2023
blog Devens Shares Sustainable Practices with Korean University
Earlier this month, the Devens Enterprise Commission (DEC) hosted a Korean delegation from Chungbuk National University ...
Devens Enterprise Commission - 02-22-2023
blog 2022: A Year in Review for Devens Forward
Devens was designated as a regional enterprise zone by the state as an example of what sustainable development and susta...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 12-28-2022
blog Devens’s Diverse 24-Hour Economy
Devens is a growing commercial hub that is home to over 100 businesses employing more than 6,000 workers. In 2020, Deven...
Peter Lowitt, FAICP, Director, Devens Enterprise Commission - 12-13-2022
blog Devens Sustainable Business Spotlight: Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens Forward Sustainable Business Spotlight Blog: Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Devens is known for its commitmen...
PETER LOWITT, FAICP, DIRECTOR, DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION - 10-28-2022
blog Sustainability Spotlight on Parker Hannifin.
Devens Forward Sustainable Business Spotlight Blog: September Devens is known for its commitment to innovatio...
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