Category: Environment – Page 11

Top

Get Ready for Climate Preparedness Week

Posted on September 18, 2018 at 4:31 pm. Written by Sasha Shyduroff

Last year, the 2017 hurricane season was one of the most intense on record, with three Category 4 storms making landfall in the U.S. Last week, Hurricane Florence hit the […]

MAPC issues statement on proposal to weaken vehicle emissions, fuel efficiency standards

Posted on August 10, 2018 at 1:26 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement in reaction to the proposed rule from the Trump Administration that would imperil the current greenhouse gas emission standards for model year 2021-2026 vehicles, and put in place weakened emission and fuel efficiency standards at the expense of our health, our environment, and our economy.

Energy and Environmental Bills Moving in the Legislature

Posted on July 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

In 15 days, on July 31, the formal session for the Massachusetts Legislature will end – meaning that the House and Senate have two short weeks to approve the FY2019 […]

Help Build a Sculptural Garden Along Northern Strand Community Trail

Posted on March 16, 2018 at 9:17 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Written by Carolyn Lewenberg at MAPC with additional comments provided by Emily Nink, Kathleen O’Brien, and Jenn Erickson Community gardeners and other members of the public excited about growing food […]

Hull’s Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan to Be Presented at February 8 Public Meeting

Posted on January 26, 2018 at 2:44 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Meeting to present the 2018 update of Hull’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and solicit public comments Who: Hull residents, business owners, representatives of non-profit organizations and institutions, and others who are […]

What Climate Change Could Mean for Your Town’s Trees

Posted on March 10, 2017 at 11:22 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Climate change is threatening many communities of Greater Boston and will only worsen over the course of the rest of the century if we don’t quickly accelerate our mitigation efforts. […]

Putting Legacy First: Planning for the Boston 2024 Olympics

Posted on June 9, 2015 at 10:55 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Quick links: Executive Summary, Full Report Boston’s Olympic bid has the potential to shape the region for years to come. Our new report, issued jointly with the Massachusetts Smart Growth […]

Investing in Healthy Neighborhoods: The Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund

Posted on December 2, 2013 at 5:24 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

The way we design neighborhoods can help – or hurt – our health. The location of our homes and businesses, the quality of sidewalks and streets, community programs and public […]

Boston Green Map: Find Your Space!

Posted on July 11, 2013 at 3:48 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

This Sunday, July 14 we’re launching our Boston Green Map website & app at Circle the City on Avenue of the Arts. Will you join us?? Boston Green Map is a web […]

Modern water systems: Not just a pipe dream for MA

Posted on March 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Today is World Water Day, a day to appreciate the importance of freshwater, and focus our attention on sustainable ways for preserving this precious resource. In MAPC’s little corner of […]