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Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Comprehensive Climate Legislation

Posted on July 21, 2022 at 10:03 am. Written by Sara Remus

Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Comprehensive Climate Legislation Photo by Aubrey Odom-Mabey, Unsplash For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 21 2022 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is pleased that the […]

Heatwaves: How Extreme Heat Impacts Students and Educators

Posted on June 29, 2022 at 4:09 pm. Written by Sasha Shyduroff

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER As schools across the region wrap up their academic year and get excited for summer, others are planning for future heatwaves and how to protect students, […]

Keeping Metro Boston Cool: Building a Heat Resilient Region

Posted on June 24, 2022 at 10:41 am. Written by Sasha Shyduroff

Take the Survey!(opens in new tab)How do you experience heat? How do you cool down? We’re working with the Metro Mayors Coalition to create a plan to address heat-related health […]

Heat Preparedness Week 2022: Take Action Today

Posted on May 23, 2022 at 3:15 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

In the Greater Boston region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, as well as rising temperatures due to climate change. Scientists predict we could experience up to 40 days […]

MAPC Launches “MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together”

Posted on May 6, 2022 at 2:21 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores of public officials and stakeholders from across Greater Boston this week, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) officially unveiled a land use […]

MAPC Launches “MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together”

Posted on May 6, 2022 at 2:19 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

(opens in new tab) Screenshot of the MetroCommon 2050 Digital Hub. Click to open. MAPC Launches ‘MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together’ New long-range land use and public policy plan […]

Saying No to Diesel: Engaging Educators and Students in the Energy Transition

Posted on April 27, 2022 at 6:33 pm. Written by fmorillosuarez

Photo via Highland Electric Fleets What’s better than working toward a zero-carbon energy transition? Working toward a zero-carbon energy transition that engages educators, students, and other community members. The U.S. […]

Extreme Heat Impacts Workers. Climate Change is Making it Worse.

Posted on March 30, 2022 at 6:23 pm. Written by Janessa Kirven

Climate change is producing more intense and frequent heat waves, and scientists project that Metro Boston will experience upwards of 40 days over 90 degrees by 2030. While everyone is […]

Statement: New ‘stretch’ energy code draft released by DOER

Posted on February 9, 2022 at 11:54 am. Written by Ellyn Morgan

Friday, February 11, 2022 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston today issued the following statement in response to the new stretch energy code released in draft today by […]

Reducing Energy Burden: Resources for Low-Income Residents

Posted on January 28, 2022 at 4:03 pm. Written by Kimberly Clark

Imagine: It’s January and you are sitting in your living room with the heater running during the first snowfall of the winter. You are worried about how high your electricity […]