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Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill

Posted on March 11, 2021 at 3:10 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill Email Your Legislators The climate crisis threatens all of us—and especially Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy […]

Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill

Posted on January 28, 2021 at 11:11 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill Email Your Legislators and Governor Baker The climate crisis threatens all of us—and especially Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. The impacts of climate change are felt […]

MAPC’s Statement on Govenor’s Veto of S.2995

Posted on January 14, 2021 at 7:16 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR’S VETO OF S. 2995 For Immediate Release: January 14, 2021 “Last month, the Baker Administration set ambitious goals for a net zero future by releasing the […]

End-of-Session Legislation: How MAPC’s Priorities Fared

Posted on January 7, 2021 at 12:54 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

End-of-Session Legislation: How MAPC’s Priorities Fared On Tuesday night, the 191st General Court concluded its legislative session. While the legislature took a long break from advancing significant legislation, the past […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Climate Policy Roadmap

Posted on January 5, 2021 at 9:47 am. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC Issues Statement on Climate Policy Roadmap For immediate release: Monday, January 4 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today released the following statement regarding the passage of the Climate […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Gov. Baker’s 2030 State’s Clean Energy & Climate Plan

Posted on December 30, 2020 at 11:28 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

MAPC Issues Statement on Gov. Baker’s 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan Update For immediate release: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today released the following […]

Climate Equity Focus at MAPC’s Clean Energy Forum

Posted on December 19, 2019 at 2:34 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, as part of the MetroCommon 2050 Speaker Series, MAPC hosted its biennial Clean Energy Forum at District Hall. The day’s theme was climate equity and MAPC […]

Videos: Voices on Climate

Posted on December 18, 2019 at 2:53 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Voices on Climate Change “Cape Cod was named for the codfish, and now we don’t see any codfish anymore,” observes Chatham fisherman Jamie Bassett, gesturing out to the Atlantic Ocean […]

Building Codes for Climate Part II: Finalizing Your Voting Roster For The IECC

Posted on September 19, 2019 at 11:42 am. Written by Kit Un

You heard from us earlier this spring about the impact and importance of municipal involvement in the international building code cycles. There is a big deadline this month for municipalities […]

Are You Proud of Your Bylaws and Policies?

Posted on November 29, 2018 at 10:17 am. Written by Elise Harmon

We Want to Hear From You! The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is developing a resource for municipalities looking to adapt policies and bylaws in response to climate change – and […]