Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Barr Foundation Announces $28.5 Million in New Grants
Final grants of the year bring 2016 total to an all-time high of $73.5 million.
Four Lessons of Climate Leadership from Northern Europe
Boston Green Ribbon Commission Director Amy Longsworth shares key insights from a recent trip by Massachusetts leaders to learn from cities that are enhancing quality of life, building resilience to climate change, and boosting their economies through clean energy.
Registration Open for Online Info Session on New Education RFP
Join us December 12 to learn more and ask questions about our newly-released request for proposals for innovative schools and programs for students off track to high school graduation in New England.
King Tides Preview Rising Seas
Boston’s recent “King Tides” provided a glimpse into the near-future—what scientists predict will be the “new normal” of daily high tides by mid-century.
Frame Shift. Then Power Shift.
Elena Letona, executive director of Neighbor to Neighbor (and a 2005 Barr Fellow), shares lessons learned from an old, industrial city in western Massachusetts, where community members, labor groups, elected officials, and others found common cause in a winning effort to go from “coal to sol!”
Barr Seeks Proposals from Innovative Schools and Programs
Foundation issues RFP for planning and design of schools and programs in New England focused on connecting students off track to graduation to success in high school and beyond.
The Promise of Integrated Water Transportation in Boston
On November 3, the Boston City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation, & Transportation held a hearing on water transportation in Boston Harbor. Jim Canales was invited to testify. Following are his remarks.
The Future of Electricity in the Northeast
New report and video explore rapidly evolving clean energy opportunities and challenges facing the region.
Successes in Philanthropy: Activating Civic Leadership
How Boston’s Green Ribbon Commission is helping the city meet ambitious goals to fight climate change.
A Vital Piece of Our Clean Energy Future Ready for Primetime: Energy Storage
New report reveals the potential for energy storage to save people in Massachusetts millions in energy costs, reduce emissions, and accelerate the success of local, clean energy.