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Video: From Snow Days to Heat Waves

Posted on May 25, 2021 at 12:02 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Take the Survey!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 concerns and reduce […]

Regional Organizations Launch Summer Heat Preparedness Week

Posted on May 25, 2021 at 12:01 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

With memories of last summer’s record temperatures still fresh and Summer 2021 off to a hot start with temperatures already hitting 90 degrees over the weekend, a coalition of Greater […]

Public Health and Equity Impact of Climate Change Highlighted as Regional Organizations Launch Summer Heat Preparedness Week

Posted on May 25, 2021 at 11:59 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Public Health and Equity Impact of Climate Change Highlighted as Regional Organizations Launch Summer Heat Preparedness Week Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Museum of Science & Mystic River Watershed Council initiative […]

Heat Preparedness Week 2021: Take Action Today

Posted on May 24, 2021 at 1:53 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Heat Preparedness Week 2021 In the Greater Boston region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, as well as generally rising temperatures. 2020 marked the hottest summer globally, with 14 days […]

Grant Opportunity: Extreme Heat Preparedness Engagement

Posted on May 11, 2021 at 1:46 pm. Written by Sasha Shyduroff

Grant Opportunity: Extreme Heat Preparedness Engagement By the time spring rolls around in New England, warm weather can feel a bit like coming out of hibernation, especially after the COVID-19 […]

MAPC, MyRWA Launch Second Round of COVID-Safe Cooling Program

Posted on April 6, 2021 at 12:07 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC and Mystic River Watershed Association Launch Second Round of COVID-Safe Cooling Program In the spring of 2020, people were facing plenty of new challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic: […]

How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat In the Time of COVID

Posted on August 21, 2020 at 3:25 pm. Written by Kit Un

How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat In the Time of COVID Extreme heat is striking the MAPC region this summer and creating challenges as communities try to stay cool. […]

Wicked Hot Boston: Documenting Extreme Heat in the Greater Boston Area

Posted on June 19, 2019 at 4:29 pm. Written by Sasha Shyduroff

As public schools let out this week in Greater Boston, summer fun is on people’s minds and many are planning their vacations, barbeques, and other summer activities. While the warmer […]