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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
“On the Ballot: A New Way to Protect Massachusetts’ Natural Resources”
[Excerpted from a special report by Elnora Thompson and Andrew Sharpe for The Dorchester Reporter, February 12, 2026.] “…Our state’s forests and other natural areas help reduce runoff in our lakes, rivers and streams — protecting the quality of the drinking water in our taps and wells. And by supporting our outdoor recreation industry, providing clean water and locally grown
“Our efforts to protect Crane Ledge Woods continue in 2026.”
By José C. Massó III, on behalf of the Crane Ledge Woods Coalition (CLWC) We remain optimistic for the ultimate success of our positive vision: a “win-win” willing seller acquisition of the 24-acre woodland, led by Mayor Wu and the City of Boston. To recall, in September 2024 the City of Boston Planning and Development Board reluctantly approved a 204-unit
Taking Action Against Federal Rollbacks
The Boston Globe reports that Massachusetts leaders are pushing back against the federal administration’s aggressive moves to “give polluters a free pass.” In a February 13th article by reporter Tonya Alanez, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is cited as one of the most forceful opponents of new Environmental Protection Agency actions to repeal science-based rulings that have long governed emissions
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
“On the Ballot: A New Way to Protect Massachusetts’ Natural Resources”
[Excerpted from a special report by Elnora Thompson and Andrew Sharpe for The Dorchester Reporter, February 12, 2026.] “…Our state’s forests and other natural areas help reduce runoff in our lakes, rivers and streams — protecting the quality of the drinking water in our taps and wells. And by supporting our outdoor recreation industry, providing clean water and locally grown
“Our efforts to protect Crane Ledge Woods continue in 2026.”
By José C. Massó III, on behalf of the Crane Ledge Woods Coalition (CLWC) We remain optimistic for the ultimate success of our positive vision: a “win-win” willing seller acquisition of the 24-acre woodland, led by Mayor Wu and the City of Boston. To recall, in September 2024 the City of Boston Planning and Development Board reluctantly approved a 204-unit
Taking Action Against Federal Rollbacks
The Boston Globe reports that Massachusetts leaders are pushing back against the federal administration’s aggressive moves to “give polluters a free pass.” In a February 13th article by reporter Tonya Alanez, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is cited as one of the most forceful opponents of new Environmental Protection Agency actions to repeal science-based rulings that have long governed emissions