Tag: climate change

MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility

Posted on March 24, 2025 at 11:52 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility Celebrating Five Years of Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants, MAPC is now accepting submissions and will host […]

Going Green: How the MBTA is Taking Climate Action | A Virtual Event

Posted on September 4, 2024 at 1:24 pm. Written by Amanda Belles

Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) on National Green City Day, for a virtual event to learn how the MBTA is taking climate […]

A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan

Posted on August 26, 2024 at 10:45 am. Written by Tim Viall

Preparing Greater Boston for a Changing Climate: A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan Aug. 26, 2024 – Climate change is impacting Greater Boston communities at an alarming rate. […]

Is a Cool Roof Right for You?

Posted on June 25, 2024 at 8:44 am. Written by Tim Viall

Is a Cool Roof Right for You? Find Out with MAPC’s New Tool and Assessment Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern, and Julia Nassar, Clean Energy […]

Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs

Posted on June 20, 2024 at 11:28 am. Written by Tim Viall

Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern, and Julia Nassar, Clean Energy and Climate […]

Climate Change and Social Resilience

Posted on May 29, 2024 at 1:12 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Climate Change and Social Resilience Written by Sasha Shyduroff-Gutman, Principal Planner Pictured: A block party in Cambridge, MA. Photo credit: City of Cambridge May 29, 2024 – In early May, […]

Equity in Clean Energy and Climate Planning

Posted on September 15, 2023 at 12:32 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Equity in Clean Energy and Climate Planning Written by Francelis Morillo Suarez, Clean Energy & Climate Planner I September 14, 2023 – While climate change impacts everyone, it doesn’t impact […]

Climate Emergency Communications in Metro West

Posted on August 29, 2023 at 9:40 am. Written by Tim Viall

Climate Emergency Communications in Metro West Written by Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of Public Health August 25, 2023 – The residents of Metro West were concerned; in surveys and focus […]

Heat Preparedness Week 2023: Climate Change is a Public Health Issue

Posted on August 21, 2023 at 12:23 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Heat Preparedness Week 2023: Climate Change is a Public Health Issue Written by Sasha Shyduroff, Senior Clean Energy and Climate Planner August 21, 2023 – The Greater Boston region is […]

MAPC Invites Proposals for the FY2024 Accelerating Climate Resilience Municipal Grants

Posted on August 15, 2023 at 9:45 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Invites Proposals for the FY2024 Accelerating Climate Resilience Municipal Grants The 101 municipalities in the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s region are invited to apply for funding for one-year projects […]