NEWS
news Massachusetts-based company gets $120 million boost to make ‘green steel’
The company's technology was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Ed Davey - 02-01-2023
news US Emissions of the World’s Most Potent Greenhouse Gas Are 56 Percent Higher Than EPA Estimates, a New Study Shows
Electric utilities are likely responsible for the nation’s higher than expected emissions of sulfur hexafluoride.
Phil McKenna - 02-01-2023
news Greener School Playgrounds Are An Overlooked Climate Solution
Sustainable playgrounds are not talked about enough.
Nexus Media - 02-01-2023
news The key to weathering rapid sea-level rise may lie in a Massachusetts salt marsh
A team of researchers recently announced that salt marshes may in fact thrive despite higher water levels.
UMASS Amherst - 01-24-2023
news Biggest snowfalls recorded in Massachusetts history
A list of the biggest 1-day snowfalls in Massachusetts
Nexstar Media Wire - 01-24-2023
news Does Massachusetts Underestimate Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
Shortcomings in the state’s greenhouse gas inventory pose issues for energy planning
Jon Lamson - 01-24-2023
news A zero emissions future without the mining boom
A new report finds that the U.S. can reduce lithium demand by up to 90 percent.
Blanca Berget & Laylla Younes - 01-24-2023
news Massachusetts climate advocates say the fight over renewable gas isn’t over yet
A decision by state regulators last month was a setback for renewable natural gas, but conflict still exists.
Sarah Shemkus - 01-17-2023
news The zero-fare public transit movement is picking up momentum
Washington, D.C., is poised to be the next major city to nix bus fares as the zero-fare transit movement picks up speed....
Rebecca Piccioto - 01-17-2023
news We need a lot more electricians
A shortage of skilled labor could derail efforts to "electrify everything."
Emily Pontecorvo - 01-17-2023
news How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station
The convenience of charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home makes right now an ideal time to go electric.
Darya Oreizi - 01-17-2023
news 2022 was devastatingly hot. 2023 could be even worse.
Last year was one of the hottest on record, even though a major climate pattern was cooling the Earth.
Dharna Noor - 01-10-2023
news Mass General tries performance reports to cut greenhouse gas use in anesthesia
“You see these numbers that are just astounding,” said Sam Smith, an anesthesiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital
Martha Bebinger - 01-10-2023
news A New EPA Proposal is Reigniting a Debate About What Counts as ‘Renewable’
The EPA has proposed new standards for how much of the nation’s fuel supply should come from renewable sources.
John McCracken - 01-10-2023
news State Releases New Resilient Lands Initiative
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) released the Resilient Lands Initiative
Hillary T. - 01-10-2023
news Climate change ‘first order of business’ for Maura Healey
Gov. Maura Healey got to work quickly on her first full day in office.
Gayla Cawley - 01-10-2023
news Mass. officials threaten to limit emergency shelter without more funding
The family shelter system will no longer be able to guarantee spots for qualifying families
Gabrielle Emanuel - 01-03-2023
news 9 climate change apps that could help you live greener in 2023
These nine apps offer tips, resources and motivation to help users be better climate citizens in the coming year.
Brooke Staggs - 01-03-2023
news Renewables are likely to provide 25% of US electricity in 2023 Solar power provided just 1% of country's total in 2016
Renewable sources accounted for nearly one-quarter of the nation’s electrical generation in the first 10 months of 2022
Kelly Pickerel - 01-03-2023
news Shifting gears: why US cities are falling out of love with the parking lot
Cities are loosening rules on building parking spots with new buildings
Oliver Milman - 01-03-2023
news 4 troubling takeaways from new Mass. climate report
Here are a few of the major impacts the climate crisis could have on the Bay State by 2100.
Christopher Gavin - 12-29-2022
news Five climate New Year’s resolutions to make in 2023 - The Boston Globe
Five climate New Year’s resolutions to make in 2023.
Dharna Noor & Sabrina Shankman - 12-29-2022
news Overcoming Colonial Thinking to Connect With Life - Resilience
"Many of these projects are very innovative...but as I hear them, the absence of life (and reverence for it) looms loud"...
Madelaine Ley - 12-29-2022
news Tips for reducing your carbon footprint over the holidays
"The reduce, reuse, recycle mantra also remains true for real Christmas trees"
CBC Radio - 12-21-2022
news A new book details how disaster insurance can enhance climate and financial resilience for homes and neighborhoods - Brookings Institution
A new book details how disaster insurance can enhance climate and financial resilience for homes and neighborhoods
Jenny Schuetz - 12-21-2022
news ‘Embrace history’: UN environment chief calls for immediate action on Cop15 deal
Inger Andersen said we must not ‘pause for a second’ as we ‘change the relationship between people and nature’
Patrick Greenfield - 12-21-2022
news ‘Crucial’ Cop15 deal includes target to protect 30% of nature on Earth by 2030
Environmental groups and ministers have praised the ambition of the agreement.
Phoebe Weston and Patrick Greenfield - 12-21-2022
news Four things to know about Massachusetts’ first-ever ‘climate chief’
Melissa Hoffer was appointed climate chief of Massachusetts Monday by Governor-elect Maura Healey.
Madeleine Atekin - 12-21-2022
news Massachusetts group wants $300 million to prep buildings for climate change
A Massachusetts coalition wants the state to create a fund to jump-start the move to renovate structures.
Kinga Borondy - 12-21-2022
news Harvard team launches climate resilience toolkit for front-line health care clinics
Public health experts launched an initiative to help medical clinics protect their patients from climate risks.
Sharon Udasin - 12-06-2022
news Massachusetts Utilities Hope Hydrogen and Biomethane Can Keep the State Cooking, and Heating, With Gas
State regulators are allowing electric utilities to plan how to decarbonize the power they supply
Jon Lamson - 11-18-2022
news To better address the climate crisis, the US must reform its permitting process
It can take a decade to permit and build offshore wind, clean transportation, and major electric transmission.
Chris Murphy and Brad Campbell - 11-21-2022
BLOGS
blog Wrapping Up Phase 1 of the Community Greening Program
What was accomplished by the Community Greening Program this year?The first phase of the City of Watertown’s equit...
City of Watertown - 06-24-2022
blog Three Ways to Show Love to Watertown - and the Planet!
It’s impossible to list all everything we love about Watertown- the Charles River waterfront, our unique industria...
blog Look Inside Our New Equity-Based Community Greening Program
What Do We Mean by Equity-Based Community Greening?The City of Watertown is conducting an equity-based green infrastruct...
blog Introducing the Resource Center for Renters and Landlords
Meaningful climate action will require our collective effort, but the risks, barriers and needed resources to achieve ac...
blog Back to Net-Zero School!
As the new school year gets underway, it’s a great time to reflect on the role our schools play in the Watertown c...
blog 5 Surprising Benefits of Urban Trees
Cities around the US are becoming less green. The Nature Conservancy reports that cities are losing about 4 million tree...
blog Working Towards a Resilient Region
Watertown is doing a lot on its own to combat climate change, but did you know that we also participate in multiple regi...
blog Having Positive Climate Conversations
Action on climate change will be most effective if we raise awareness of how important it is to our future wellbeing. Th...
blog Momentum is Building for Climate Action in Watertown – Get involved!
Since we have recently launched the planning process for Resilient Watertown, our Climate and Energy Plan, this is a gre...
blog The Bikes are Back in Town!
Hello Watertown! May is Bike Month!Watertown supports biking, as an environmentally friendly, fun, and healthy mea...
blog Community Clean Energy in Watertown
In 2019, Watertown launched the Watertown Electricity Choice (WEC) program, in order to increase the amount of renewable...
blog New Year’s Resolution: Climate Change Edition
The Town of Watertown hopes you had a restful and safe holiday! With the busy holiday season behind us, we are left with...
blog Trying to Reduce Your Waste During the Holidays?
Don’t let consumerism consume your holiday season! Did you know between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day...
Laurel Schwab - 12-10-2020
blog The Importance of Community to Resilient Watertown
Community engagement has been and will continue to be a key component of Resilient Watertown’s climate action plan...
Laurel Schwab - 11-23-2020
blog Introducing Resilient Watertown – A Climate Action and Resilience Plan
Climate Action in WatertownIn July of 2019, the Town of Watertown received funds to start a town-wid...
Laurel Schwab - 10-21-2020