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The Climable Blog
Why Green Does Not Always Mean Fair
Cities across Massachusetts are advancing sustainability projects to address climate change. Preparing for climate change and mitigating further global heating are critical; however, projects can have unattended negative impacts when communities are left out of decision-making.
The Environmental Impacts of AI
Getting Started with a Sustainable Lifestyle
Who’s In Charge of Our Natural Resources? Part 1: Our Energy
Saugus: A City covered in smoke
Ten miles north of Boston, Saugus is a community clouded in smoke from thousands of tons of trash burned daily at the Wheelabrator Ash Landfill.
City Farming and Smart Urban Agriculture
Urban agriculture is on the rise.
Civil Society’s Declining Importance at the UN COP
If you have been following the news lately, you will have probably seen the latest update from the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP), a yearly United Nations convention where country leaders come together to address climate action at an international scale.
The Hidden Costs of Overconsumption
Exploring the hidden costs of an American pastime.
Storage at its Peak: Stored Power, Empowered Communities
All about peakers.
Growing Together: Community Gardens in Food Deserts
Food deserts exist today due to structural racism and classism in America. Community gardens are one way to improve access to the nutritious foods that everyone deserves.
Photo: The Trustees of Boston Community Gardens, accessed with the Boston Public Library
The Dark Side of Climate Adaptation: Climate Gentrification
Preparing communities for the impacts of climate change is a necessary and pressing action that local, state, and federal governments must take. But, when low-income communities undergo green investment and development, local, long-term community members are often left out of the planning and then pushed out of the community by rising costs of living. What can we do to prepare for climate change equitably? Read this blog to find out.
Photo: Bert Kaufmann, 2010
How natural is “natural gas”? The Semantics Trick by Big Oil
The term “natural gas” is common these days. But what does the use of “natural” here convey, and what does it hide? The truth may shock you…or maybe it won’t, if you know anything about the tactics of many major (harmful) corporate industries. Find out how Big Oil has misled the public once again in this blog.
Photo: Food and Water Watch, 2022
The Puerto Rican Case for Environmental Justice
Environmental justice (EJ) is a buzzy phrase these days, and for good reason. Across the country and around the world, efforts to address environmental injustices are on the rise. However, to most effectively address these issues, we must expand our definition of EJ and our understanding of who is most impacted. Through a case study on Puerto Rico, this blog demonstrates how colonization and a lack of self-determination take away the possibility of truly achieving EJ.
