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Local activist, community leader appointed Boston’s chief of environment

Greye Dunn April 26, 2021
Responsibilities include protecting Boston's climate, water, air, land and architectural resources.
Savannah Wu speaks at “Are We Climate Change Ready” on Sunday afternoon. The event explored the benefits of climate action in the BU community. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Are We Climate Ready?’ talks anticipated flooding, need for green spaces in Boston

Julia Maruca April 17, 2018

With devastating nor’easters and April showers that now include snowfall, Boston’s weather has been a microcosm of broader climate change. Savannah Wu, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences,...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Thursday that the city of Boston has received an award from the United Nations Conference on Climate Change for its efforts in combatting climate change through the Greenovate Boston initiative. PHOTO COURTESY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston recognized globally for environmental efforts

Dave Sebastian December 8, 2015

Following its continued effort to be more environmentally sustainable and raise its climate change awareness, the City of Boston received international honors at the United Nations Climate Change Conference...

The City of Boston released building energy metrics that can be found online for the first time Tuesday due to its energy reporting and disclosure program. PHOTO COURTESY PIXABAY

Building energy use metrics now available to public

Carolyn Hoffman October 6, 2015

The first year of energy metrics for large buildings are now publicly available as part of a citywide plan to make Boston more environmentally friendly. The metrics, released Thursday, are accessible...

Boston was chosen as one of 60 cities with ambitious plans to combat climate change by a competition launched by the White House this year. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston recognized as Climate Action Champion

Paige Smith December 5, 2014

The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama named Boston one of 16 communities recognized as Climate Action Champions for their work in leading the battle against climate change, according to a...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday his 2014 Climate Action plan for comment by the public. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh releases climate plan for public review

Sekar Krisnauli November 17, 2014

Boston Martin Mayor Walsh released a draft of the 2014 Climate Action Plan Wednesday for public commentary alongside the latest municipal greenhouse gas emissions report for the 2012-13 year, revealing...

LittleFoot Energy is a company based in Somerville that helps support energy projects free of charge. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN POULSEN

Environmentally-friendly businesses add strength to Boston’s sustainability efforts

Becca DeGregorio October 6, 2014

Energy-guzzlers and pollution-emitters are some names that may get thrown around when placing businesses in context of the environment. But with the continued drainage of natural resources due to inefficient...

Attendees of the People’s Climate March filled the streets of New York Sunday in order to raise awareness in the days prior to the United Nations Climate Summit. PHOTO BY SARAH FISHER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston revamps plan to address climate change, cut City emissions

Mina Corpuz September 25, 2014

In collaboration with sustainability organizations and members of the Boston community, the City has begun to update its Climate Action Plan to address climate change and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Established...

Mayor Walsh introduces composting pilot program to reduce greenhouse emissions

Stephanie Pagones September 18, 2014

As a facet of the City of Boston's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced a composting pilot program Friday designed to make composting easier and...

Menino announces clean energy ordinance

Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2013

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced Friday that all large commercial and residential buildings in the city will now disclose energy usage in an effort to encourage investment in energy efficiency. The...

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