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Apr 24

Proposals requested for South Boston waterfront coastal resiliency planning

The City is looking to expand climate resiliency planning to the Fort Point Channel and the South Boston Waterfront.

Apr 20

Congratulations 2017 Greenovate Award Winners

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to celebrate Boston’s climate leaders, as well as those who promoted the program, nominated friends and colleagues, and voted for the finalists. We had over...

Apr 4

Voting for the Greenovate Awards now open

You can help choose the finalists for the Mayor's Greenovate Awards — cast your votes for who you think should win in seven green awards categories.

Mar 13

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Mayor's 2017 Greenovate Award nominations open

The 11th Annual Mayor's Greenovate Awards are now accepting nominations.

Dec 9

What’s next for Climate Ready Boston

The City now has a comprehensive assessment of the climate change risks it will face, and tangible steps it can take to move forward.

Dec 8

Climate Ready Boston releases report to prepare City for effects of climate change

The report shows Boston can tackle the challenge of climate change while creating new economic opportunities.

Oct 24

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Sherrin Woods receives $250K grant

Mayor Walsh announced the grant for the environmental restoration of the Sherrin Woods Urban Wild in Hyde Park

Oct 19

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City of Boston releases third year of building energy metrics

Boston continues reporting of citywide energy usage

Jun 14

First major milestone completed for Climate Ready Boston

A team of scientists from across the state released updated climate projections for the City of Boston.

Jun 2

Mayor Walsh to speak in China on Climate Change

Mayor Walsh will join a delegation of 20 U.S. cities that will attend the Summit.

Jun 1

Mayor Walsh announces three new carbon cup participants

AvalonBay Communities, Sheraton Boston Hotel and Vertex Pharmaceuticals join Greenovate Boston's Mayor's Carbon Cup.

May 11

Mayor Walsh announces funding to support urban farming re-entry jobs

The Urban Farming Pathways Initiative will create approximately 25 green jobs and provide local healthy food for underserved communities.

Dec 3

Mayor Walsh Announces Boston Receives International Award At Climate Talks

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston received an international award today at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) for its leadership in tackling climate...

Dec 3

Boston receives international award at climate talks

The City was recognized for its leadership in tackling climate change through the Greenovate Boston Initiative.

Dec 1

Carl Spector appointed commissioner of the Environment Department

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that Carl Spector has been appointed Commissioner of the Environment Department for the City of Boston.

Nov 25

Mayor Walsh Expands Boston's Community Compost Program to Include City Hall

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that the City of Boston is scaling up the Project Oscar community composting pilot program to include City Hall Plaza, in addition to three new neighborhood...

Oct 29

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Partnership with Transatlantic Policy Lab to aid City of Boston's resilience strategy

Boston is one of only two cities worldwide, along with Athens, Greece, to be selected as pilot sites for the TAPL's work with 100 Resilient Cities.

Oct 5

Boston joins international group of climate change champions, urges climate action

Boston will play host today to city sustainability directors from 19 cities around the world through an international partnership of leaders committed to addressing climate change and its dangerous...

Oct 1

Boston releases building energy metrics to advance climate goals

The City of Boston released today the first year of energy metrics for large buildings – including an interactive map for Boston residents to see their building energy and water usage – as part of its...

Oct 1

Boston releases building energy metrics to advance climate goals

The metrics and findings from that data are available on a new website created by the City of Boston.

Sep 16

Mayor Walsh joins compact of Mayors committed to climate action

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the Compact of Mayors, fortifying Boston's commitment to climate action and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a global scale.

Aug 21

City of Boston receives grant for climate change preparedness

The City received $350,000 in funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Jan 15

Mayor Walsh releases climate action plan

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the Greenovate Boston 2014 Climate Action Plan Update, taking steps to prepare the City of Boston for the impacts of climate change and celebrating the City’s...

Nov 24

Mayor Walsh to appoint Austin Blackmon as new Chief of Environment and Energy

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Austin Blackmon to serve as the City’s new Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space, succeeding Brian Swett when he steps down at the end of...

Apr 4

Boston to join C40 global climate change leadership group

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that Boston will be joining the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40), an invitation-only global network of cities on the front line of preparing for and...

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