For years, many in Saugus and nearby areas have tried and failed to combat trash fumes filling the air of their communities. Read on to learn about what's at stake for this community in the fight for clean air and a city free of trash burning.
City Farming and Smart Urban Agriculture
Civil Society’s Declining Importance at the UN COP
The Hidden Costs of Overconsumption
The holiday season is full of joy and love, but it also fuels overconsumption. This excessive rate of consumption disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable communities, as the wealthiest continue emitting far more carbon than any others. Overconsumption is costing us much more than just our money.
Storage at its Peak: Stored Power, Empowered Communities
Peaker plants—energy generation sources or power plants that are used at times of extremely high demand—are some of the dirtiest components of power grid. They also are typically found around low-income communities and communities with a high percentage of BIPOC individuals. In other words, they’re typically built on the fenceline of Environmental Justice communities. Read on to learn more about the dirt on peaker plants and a solution to clean them up.
Growing Together: Community Gardens in Food Deserts
The Dark Side of Climate Adaptation: Climate Gentrification
Preparing communities for the impacts of climate change is a necessary and pressing actions local, state, and federal governments must do. But, when low-income communities undergo green investment and development, local, longterm 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.
How natural is “natural gas”? The Semantics Trick by Big Oil
The term “natural gas” is common these days. But what does the word “natural” in this term convey, and what does it hide? The truth may shock you…or maybe it won’t if you know anything about the tactics of the major (harmful) corporate industries. Find out how Big Oil has misled the public once again in this blog.
Find It Cambridge: Local Resource Uniting the City
As everyone from the Greater Boston Area knows, Cambridge, MA is a vibrant city. The diversity of languages, cultures, and backgrounds found in Cambridge, along with the city’s rich history, has created a place unlike any other. The city has so much to offer that it can be hard to keep track of it all! Luckily, the City created Find It Cambridge, a platform to help sort through all the amazing organizations and community resources to find just the one you need. Read on to learn more about Find It Cambridge and why Climable is championing them!
