XR Boston has sponsored a year long ‘standout’ in front of the statehouse, demanding that no new fossil fuel infrastructure be built. We had a chance to talk with them.

Voices from (near) the Hanscom DEIR hearing

24 days ago 27m 55s

At the last minute, a public session to review the Hanscom Jetport Expansion’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)- a session which was originally to be held in a school auditorium- was moved to be ‘on-line only.’ The change was so sudden

What’s in the Hanscom expansion Environmental Impact Report?

Jun 5th, 2024 48m 54s

A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the proposed expansion of jet traffic at Hanscom Field is open to your comment through June 14. We talk to a lead organizer about what is in the DEIR and how you can help out.

The Climate Omnibus bill and what you can do about it

May 29th, 2024 39m 23s

The Massachusetts Legislature is headed to the end of it’s session in July. The time is right to contact your legislators to improve the ‘Climate Omnibus’ bill-because it is being finalized right now. Listen to hear what policies need to be in

Learning to think about embodied carbon

May 23rd, 2024 49m 57s

The term “embodied carbon” describes the CO2 emissions associated with a building that came from the manufacture, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building and infrastructure materials- even before the building was con

Demystifying decarbonization, Episode 5: Comparing notes

May 17th, 2024 33m 6s

In the fifth of our series of episodes with understandable discussions about how to ’decarbonize’ your home, some of our earlier guests meet together to share stories and insights about their own efforts.

How you can help climate folks become reliable voters

May 9th, 2024 38m 30s

Strangely enough, a lot of people who are concerned about climate issues do not turn out to vote when the time comes. The Environmental Voter Project has a plan, backed up with researched insight, to get those folks to the polls. Listen in to f

Demystifying decarbonization, Episode 4: A plug in hybrid, PV, hot water and heatpumps!

May 3rd, 2024 40m 28s

In the fourth of our series about the nitty-gritty of decarbonizing your home, we talk with someone who has done a little bit of everything.

Demystifying decarbonization, Episode 3: A renter's perspective

Apr 26th, 2024 41m 4s

In the third of our series about the nitty-gritty of decarbonizing your home, we talk with a renter facing the challenges of decarbonizing.

Demystifying decarbonization, Episode 2: The oil burner in the basement.

Apr 17th, 2024 36m 24s

In the second of our series about the nitty-gritty of decarbonizing your home, we talk with a homeowner who had an oil burner in the basement.

Are we doomed?

Apr 11th, 2024 37m 53s

Does that creepy feeling you get from seeing strange weather foretell our doom? But what is "doom" and who are "we?" Plus updates on the Healy Admininstration's plans for coordinating climate planning.

SOTU and eclipses

Apr 3rd, 2024 45m 43s

We try to make sense of the SOTU, decarbonization, eclipses and other timely climate topics.

Energizing Community

Mar 27th, 2024 34m 58s

Hearing about climate action from trusted leaders in a community is a good strategy for progress. The non-profit MassEnergize seeks to support that path, community by community. Listen in as we hear the details.

An e-bike program in Worcester leads the way

Mar 19th, 2024 48m 53s

Widespread use of electric bikes would be a great way to reduce carbon emissions and provide accessible transportation options to more people. A program in Worcester is helping the state of Massachusetts to learn more about how e-bikes can help

Demystifying Decarbonization Episode 1

Mar 14th, 2024 33m 7s

Wherever you live, you are probably using fossil fuel to warm your dwelling, heat your water or cook your food. Doing that without emitting carbon dioxide pollution is called 'decarbonization.' Everyone's path to decarbonize is a little bit dif

New perspectives after a trip to Uganda

Mar 6th, 2024 58m 37s

A visit to Uganda provides a chance to consider climate issues from a bigger perspective.

How to make polluters pay

Feb 15th, 2024 38m 52s

Over the last few decades, large fossil fuel companies have profited while creating huge amounts of carbon dioxide pollution. A new Massachusetts bill would "Make Polluters Pay." If enacted, the money would pay for climate actions the state mus

Two Good Things

Jan 31st, 2024 23m 54s

A pause in the permitting of a new LNG plant will probably have a lot of implications, and is good news for climate activists. New rules that will require hydrogen to be produced in a climate friendly way are another good thing. Listen in.

Junctures and paths

Jan 24th, 2024 54m 43s

The decisions we make today, in a time of dramatic change in our social and energy systems, will have lasting consequence. We touch on the ideas of "Critical Junctures" and "Path Dependence" as ways to understand and make sense of what is happe

What does it take to become a ClimateLeader Community?

Dec 31st, 2023 51m 11s

Massachusetts is rolling out a new program to help communities eliminate carbon emissions. We talk to a local town official to learn the requirements and benefits of becoming a “Climate Leader Community.”

Massachusetts to look at methane through a ’new lens’

Dec 20th, 2023 16m 54s

The MA DPU issued a landmark decision that will define how we transition away from methane. It is a big win for climate advocates.

Update on the COP28 in Dubai

Dec 12th, 2023 20m 14s

COP28 (the Conference of the Parties) is finishing up in Dubai. There is a agreement on loss&damage, but a fossil fuel phaseout has been cut from the final draft. Will it get back in?