The Long War Over Long Wharf
June 16, 2017
The so-called “Long War Over Long Wharf” continues to rage between the Boston Planning and Development Agency, officially known as the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), and a group of concerned North End residents known as the “North End Ten.”...
Worcester WWI Memorial Grove Tree Replanting
May 15, 2017
Volunteers from Worcester County (and beyond) helped make what could have been a 4-5 hour project into a 2 hour project and planted 38 trees.
EPA Appreciation Rally Photos, May 11th 2017
May 12, 2017
No big speeches, no marches... just an opportunity to say thanks to those working to protect our environment and public health.
Get There on Our Own Steam: Biking to the People's Climate March
April 21, 2017
"We’re biking more than 360 miles to the People’s Climate March to embody our belief in the necessity to move beyond fossil fuels." What a challenge, and what a commitment! Join the Sierra Club of Massachusetts in sponsoring and following this...
A car powered by sunshine
January 29, 2017
My wife and I just purchased a new Chevy Volt LT. It’s an electric car with a gasoline generator that greatly extends its range.It goes about 50 miles on a full charge before switching over to gas. Its total range on a full charge and a full...
COP22 Marrakech - Thoughts from a Student Researcher
November 18, 2016
In order to reach the Paris Agreement’s target of “well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels”, 80% of fossil fuels in the ground must be left untouched.
The consequences of fossil fuel subsidies and extraction are two of the many great reasons...
COP22 Marrakech - Day 1 Thoughts from a Student Researcher
November 17, 2016
My first day at the conference has renewed my hope in the global community’s motivation to fight climate change, and I am excited to see what the rest of the week brings.
Messages to the Future - Dear Eleanor (Guest Blog)
November 17, 2016
“You are not yet a year old. And I love you dearly. And I wanted to write you a letter to open in 50 years.” So begins a heartfelt letter from Trisha Shrum to her daughter Eleanor. The letter is more than a proclamation of love; it is an attempt to...
Guest Blog: National Drive Electric Week 2016: Much to Celebrate, but Much Work Still Ahead
September 20, 2016
The sixth annual National Drive Electric Week started on Saturday. Communities across the country are hosting events to celebrate electric vehicles – commonly called “EVs” – and share the experience of EV ownership. The benefits of EVs are certainly...
Book recommendation
September 20, 2016
Summer intern Emma sent us this book recommendation: I'm in this class called Literature and the Environment this term and we are reading this really awesome book called Desert Solitare by Edward Abbey. It's a really excellent read about Abbey's...