Pope Rallies Mayors to Lead on Climate Change
Following his new Encyclical on the urgency for action on climate, and with global talks on the horizon, Pope Francis gathered leaders from cities that are already taking up the challenge.
Northeast Energy Program Lifting Economies and Lowering Emissions
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New report shows states participating in most recent phase of regional carbon cap-and-trade are experiencing significant economic benefits while dramatically reducing emissions.
1970s Zoning Calling Your Shots? Not This Boston Suburb
By huge margins, Winchester just voted to change the antiquated zoning laws many Massachusetts towns assume are untouchable.
Bus Rapid Transit May Put “Transit Excellence” in Reach
With our quality of life, economy, and climate all on the line, BRT deserves a closer look.
For Second Time, Boston Named Nation’s Most Energy-Efficient City
ACEEE Scorecard spotlights innovative ways cities are saving energy.
Invisible Elephant in Climate Room Much Bigger Than We Thought
New report finds extent of natural gas leaks three times greater threat to climate goals than previously expected.
Readying for Rising Seas
Boston is the fourth most vulnerable city in the U.S. to the impacts of sea-level rise. How can we prepare?
Proving it Pays to Walk
A conversation between Barr’s Mary Skelton Roberts and Chris Leinberger, lead author of a new report on Walkable Urban Places (a.k.a. “WalkUPs”), a promising pathway to a more vibrant, equitable, and low-carbon region.
Boston Preparing for the Storms Ahead
More than sixty inches of snow falling in fewer than three weeks has most Bostonians saying uncle. However, these superstorms—or "snowmaggedons"—are not expected to let up any time soon.