Hopefully you’ve seen RUN-GJC partners in the news and heard about the clean, community microgrids the team has been working on since 2016. The microgrids have come a loooong way since then and recently hit a big milestone: staff was hired! Sari Kayyali is the new Microgrid Manager for GreenRoots and Chinatown Power, Inc., the organizations anchoring each project. Tune in as we get to hear from Sari himself!
When Cows Burp: Enteric Fermentation & Global Warming
The short story? We must change the way we consume meat. Cows produce A LOT of methane; over a quarter of human-induced methane emissions in the U.S. come from the agricultural industry. But in the meantime, a seaweed-supplemented diet for cows has been shown to dramatically reduce their methane production. Continue reading to learn more.
Boston’s BERDO 2.0
Boston’s Policy Paving Path to Decarbonization
Permaculture: Solving the State of our Food System
In our last blog, we gave you a rundown on how the U.S. food system works, and all the energy use (and waste!) that goes along with it. This time we dive into the world of sustainable agriculture, and more specifically: permaculture! Read on for an explanation of permaculture, how it contributes to a circular food economy, and some tips for incorporating permaculture into your everyday life.
Our Food Has Energy Problems
The Genius of Roman Concrete
The Antidote to Disaster Capitalism? Antiracist, Feminist Leadership
In the first part of our exploration into disaster capitalism, Team Climable’s Eduardo reflected on the Puerto Rican experience in the wake of Hurricane María and on who benefits (and who doesn’t) after climate emergencies. In the second part of our deep dive into disaster capitalism, we are expanding on the roadblocks in the fight for energy justice and how we can challenge profit-centered policies with antiracist, feminist leadership.
Disaster Capitalism: Opportunities, Manipulation & False Promises
This September marks four years since Hurricanes Irma and María battered the Caribbean, taking an especially harsh toll on Puerto Rico. Team Climable’s Eduardo is from Puerto Rico and was there during these devastating events. Read on as he reflects on who benefits (and who doesn’t) after emergencies like these hurricanes and so many others.