climate change

The world ablaze: How wildfires are fueled by climate change

On July 29th, Captain Brian Hughes and his crew were engaged in tactical fire operations on the east side of the Ferguson fire in California, when he was struck by a tree. Hughes was treated on scene, but passed away...

Is Climate Change to Blame for your Seasonal Allergies?

BY JACKIE RYAN, JUNE 21 2018 With this week marking the official start of summer, searing temperatures are already in full force. While the annual blossoming of plant life each spring is undoubtedly beautiful, the pollen that arrives with it has...

Boston Plays Host for International Meeting of Mayors on Climate

BY JILL CLINTON, JUNE 7, 2018 Embed from Getty Images Mayors from all over the world are joining Marty Walsh, this Thursday, June 7th for a summit on climate change. This summit is to take place at Boston University and will feature...

Are Microgrids the key to energy resilience? Lessons from Hurricane Maria

BY JACKIE RYAN , JUNE 7, 2018 A day without power almost seems impossible in today’s fast-paced, industrialized world. With electricity powering household appliances, utilities, and handheld devices, it can be difficult to imagine life without it. The US power grid...

Bomb-cyclone strikes again, exposing the looming threat of climate change

by MARIA VIRGINIA OLANO POLICY AND RESEARCH FELLOW MARCH, 6TH, 2018 Last Friday, Boston experienced a bomb-cyclone, resulting in the third-highest storm tide on record, at almost 15 feet. The Nor’easter struck a mere seven weeks since I wrote a piece...

Benefits of the Regional Carbon Cost Collection Initiative

The Regional Carbon Cost Collection Initiative is a carbon-fee-and-dividend plan proposed by Climate XChange Maryland (CXC-MD). It is designed to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution arising from the burning of fossil fuels in the residential, commercial, industrial, electricity, and transportation sectors,...

Romney’s Climate Record: Binder Full of Flip Flops

by MARIA VIRGINIA OLANO POLICY AND RESEARCH FELLOW After much speculation, former Massachusetts Governor and 2012 Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney announced last week that he is running for a Senate seat in Utah. Romney has constantly shifted his stance on climate...

What’s in the Senate Clean Energy Omnibus Bill

by TIM CRONIN, POLICY ASSOCIATE Earlier today the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change released its final clean energy omnibus bill. The 71-page document contains over 100 sections addressing nearly every topic in clean energy. Below is a breakdown...

Future of Winter Olympics Skating On Thin Ice

Future of Winter Olympics Skating On Thin Ice by AMANDA GRIFFITHS Winning gold at the Olympics is touted as the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Every four years, we hear stories of athletes’ endurance and perseverance while we watch all of their dedication...