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The Report Card is Out: Water Quality Challenges Persist
The EPA’s 2025 Three Rivers Report Card for the Charles River, Mystic River and Neponset River reflects ongoing struggles with pollution and increased rainfall throughout the watersheds. The grades were “slightly worse than the previous year, with most grades in the B and C ranges,” reports Katie Castellani for the State House News Service: “In the Charles River, which is
Announcing! Boston’s Climate Action Plan
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled the climate roadmap for Boston. With goals of cutting emissions 50% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the ambitious plan aims to rapidly cut emissions from buildings, transportation, and energy sections—while increasing the adoption of resiliency strategies. Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan is here in full. “Climate action is, in fact, safety and
Earth Day Geothermal Networks Forum: Congrats to All!
The Neighborhood Association of Back Bay’s Green Committee hosted a wonderful community event on April 22nd to mark Earth Day 2026 and energize the public about the potentials of geothermal energy. An array of local environmental organizations were on hand to answer questions and enlist support. The impressive roster of speakers included: Ania Camargo Cortes, Associate Director of Thermal Networks, Building
Coming up: A Geothermal Energy Forum for Earth Day 2026!
The Neighborhood Association of Back Bay’s Green Committee invites you to attend Geothermal Networks: A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom on Wednesday evening, April 22 at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library from 5 to 7:30pm. PROGRAM Moderator: Hessann Farooqi, Executive Director, Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN); Co-coordinator, Boston Green New Deal Coalition Ania Camargo Cortes, President, Board
Geothermal Networks: A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom—An Earth Day Event
Join us in partnership with the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay (NABB)’s Green Committee for an important panel discussion in observation of Earth Day 2026! Wednesday, April 225 to 7:30 pmRabb Hall at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square Panelists representing a range of local climate action organizations will speak about the latest geothermal advances. You’ll have an opportunity
“Why the city should buy Boston’s Crane Ledge Woods”
By José C. Massó III and James Michel, members of the Crane Ledge Woods Coalition This Opinion appears in the March 4th issue of The Boston Globe. On the border of Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Roslindale lies a 24-acre sanctuary, something increasingly rare in Boston: wild, urban woodland. Crane Ledge Woods — with its sweeping tree canopy, stunning vistas, climate
The Report Card is Out: Water Quality Challenges Persist
The EPA’s 2025 Three Rivers Report Card for the Charles River, Mystic River and Neponset River reflects ongoing struggles with pollution and increased rainfall throughout the watersheds. The grades were “slightly worse than the previous year, with most grades in the B and C ranges,” reports Katie Castellani for the State House News Service: “In the Charles River, which is
Introducing the Global Methane Tracker 2026
International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its updated Methane Tracker: “Around the world, many countries have made reductions in methane emissions a policy priority as part of their efforts to limit near-term global warming, enhance energy security, and improve air quality. The energy sector—including oil, natural gas, coal and bioenergy—accounts for around 40% of methane emissions from human activity and has some of the best opportunities to cut these emissions.”
Announcing! Boston’s Climate Action Plan
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled the climate roadmap for Boston. With goals of cutting emissions 50% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the ambitious plan aims to rapidly cut emissions from buildings, transportation, and energy sections—while increasing the adoption of resiliency strategies. Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan is here in full. “Climate action is, in fact, safety and
Earth Day Geothermal Networks Forum: Congrats to All!
The Neighborhood Association of Back Bay’s Green Committee hosted a wonderful community event on April 22nd to mark Earth Day 2026 and energize the public about the potentials of geothermal energy. An array of local environmental organizations were on hand to answer questions and enlist support. The impressive roster of speakers included: Ania Camargo Cortes, Associate Director of Thermal Networks, Building
Coming up: A Geothermal Energy Forum for Earth Day 2026!
The Neighborhood Association of Back Bay’s Green Committee invites you to attend Geothermal Networks: A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom on Wednesday evening, April 22 at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library from 5 to 7:30pm. PROGRAM Moderator: Hessann Farooqi, Executive Director, Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN); Co-coordinator, Boston Green New Deal Coalition Ania Camargo Cortes, President, Board
Geothermal Networks: A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom—An Earth Day Event
Join us in partnership with the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay (NABB)’s Green Committee for an important panel discussion in observation of Earth Day 2026! Wednesday, April 225 to 7:30 pmRabb Hall at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square Panelists representing a range of local climate action organizations will speak about the latest geothermal advances. You’ll have an opportunity