Spotlight

Boston Green Action members frequently author articles on a range of issues pertaining to climate action. We proudly present some of our notable perspectives, along with research findings that we champion. 

“Can thermal energy from Boston Harbor heat and cool city buildings?”

According to an April 22nd report by Joe Burns for Facilities Dive, “Boston and the state of Massachusetts are trying to boost their energy infrastructure through financing programs, laws and executive orders.” Last May, Governor Maura Healey proposed the Energy Affordability, Independence & Innovation Act to provide financing to reduce the upfront costs of geothermal projects, which are significantly more affordable to operate once built, per the release.

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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.”

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Fossil Fuel Infrastructure is Closer Than You (Want to) Think

Boston University’s School of Public Health and the Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) have released a new study that reveals the “sprawling energy infrastructure network that’s largely hidden from view and in close proximity to millions of Americans. They found that 46.6 million people in the contiguous United States, many in cities, live within about a mile of at least one piece of fossil fuel infrastructure—and that it could be putting their health at risk.

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