Category: Climate

Adapting to a Pandemic: Barr’s Climate Program

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

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Mary Skelton Roberts

Co-Director of Climate

An update on actions, learnings, and priorities from Barr’s Climate team amid the pandemic.

July 29, 2020 | Category: COVID-19

Massachusetts Wants Climate Action and Leadership

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

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Mary Skelton Roberts

Co-Director of Climate

New poll shows majorities across demographic groups now see climate change as a serious problem if left unaddressed.

February 13, 2020 | Category: Climate

Diverse Group of Leaders Advance United Vision to Transform Massachusetts’ Transportation System

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Mary Skelton Roberts

Co-Director of Climate

At a moment of crisis, business, municipal, and nonprofit leaders find common ground in call for bold action to address urgent challenges.

November 13, 2019 | Category: Climate

Six Mobility Lessons from Europe’s Most Sustainable City

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Mary Skelton Roberts

Co-Director of Climate

From Boston to Oslo and back—here are transportation solutions we want to see implemented at home.

October 15, 2019 | Category: Climate

Reliable Energy for a Changing Climate: Safe, Secure, and Clean

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Shanna Cleveland

Program Officer, Clean Energy

The climate has changed and our energy grid must change with it.

September 17, 2019 | Category: Climate

Expanding Access to a Winning Climate Strategy

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

New report features myriad ways states and cities are putting equity in the center of their climate and energy policies.

September 11, 2019 | Category: Climate

Adapting to Climate Change? Here are Three Approaches in Greater Boston

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Kalila Barnett

Program Officer, Climate Resilience

A recent scan of efforts to prepare for climate change surfaces three themes to guide current practices and collaboration in Greater Boston.

August 29, 2019 | Category: Resiliency

No Time for Complacency

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Mariella Puerto

Co-Director of Climate

New scorecard celebrates U.S. cities leading on clean energy. Yet, even leaders must do more to access the full economic opportunities and to address our climate emergency.

August 08, 2019 | Category: Climate

In the Midst of a Transportation Crisis, Let’s Have Some Hope

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Lisa Jacobson

Senior Program Officer, Mobility, Barr Foundation

Results of three bus pilot projects prove that change is possible.

July 31, 2019 | Category: Climate

It's Time to Prioritize Equity in Massachusetts' Energy Efficiency Programs

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Alex Papali

Green Justice Organizer, Clean Water Action

Alex Papali of Clean Water Action calls for collaborative action to ensure that the Commonwealth's energy efficiency programs support access for all communities.

June 13, 2019 | Category: Climate