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Bluebikes are available across the Greater Boston area as a form of sustainable transportation. Boston’s Museum of Science announced their “Go Carbon Neutral!” challenge on Feb. 19 that invites undergraduate students to find ways to reduce emissions from Boston’s transportation systems. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Museum of Science announces transportation challenge for undergrads

Daily Free Press Staff February 28, 2019

By: Ann Zhang and Nicole Miller Cities have been at the forefront of mitigating climate change around the world, from Tokyo’s Green Building Program that incentivizes environmentally friendly...

The Boston Green Ribbon Commission issued a report, led by the BU Institute for Sustainable Energy, with recommendations of strategies that the city should implement to reach its goal of becoming carbon-free by 2050. LEITHLAND KILBURN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Institute for Sustainable Energy finds solutions for carbon-free Boston

Alex LaSalvia February 1, 2019
A report released Tuesday by the Boston Green Ribbon Commission with research and analysis led by the BU outlined a list of strategies for Boston in order to reach its goal of becoming carbon-free by 2050.
The Boston Harbor. UMass released a report on Friday that said addressing climate change may cost billions of dollars. PHOTO BY ELIZA SHAW/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Funding Boston’s climate adaptations could be costly, report says

Jordan Kimmel April 18, 2018
Boston will face challenges in fighting climate change, including projects that could cost an estimated $1–2.4 billion for the City, according to a report  the University of Massachusetts Boston Sustainable Solutions Lab released Friday.
The Charles River. Flooding on the East Coast is getting worse and causing roadways to suffer. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DFP FILE PHOTO

New England flooding: a more imminent threat than previously thought

Sarika Ram April 2, 2018
As sea levels rise, researchers predict that Boston’s roads are going to have to increasingly withstand high tide flooding, costing drivers millions of hours in traffic delays annually.
The City of Boston collaborates with Cambridge and Copenhagen to sign a climate memorandum focusing on the cities' climate goals. PHOTO COURTESY GAVIN DAVIS

Boston partners with Cambridge, Copenhagen to address climate change

Breanne Kovatch September 26, 2017

Boston is teaming up with cities near and far — from Cambridge and Copenhagen — in the fight against climate change. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Cambridge City Manager Louis DePasquale and Copenhagen...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, along with other city and environmental officials, held a press briefing Thursday morning at City Hall to discuss the Climate Ready Boston report on climate change. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Walsh introduces final version of Climate Ready Boston

Ludi Wang December 9, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the final report of Climate Ready Boston, a city initiative to prepare Boston for climate change impacts, at a Thursday morning press conference at City Hall. Walsh...

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