Member Businesses Transitioning towards a Circular Economy
By: Kristin Kelleher, Programs Director February 21, 2019 As ventures such as Loop reusable packaging, become more mainstream, businesses are seeing the value of embracing a more circular model to materials and waste products. Incorporating sustainable business practices into your company’s everyday practices can be a major contributor to financial…
Evaluating the State of Solar in Massachusetts: Ensuring an Equitable Transition
By Tim Cronin, February 14th, 2019 Last week during CABA’s Annual State of Solar event, a panel of experts evaluated where the solar industry stands in our state, and what the future looks like for this cornerstone technology of the clean energy transition. Panelists included Jess Brooks of Sunwealth, Massachusetts…
Why Businesses Support a Massachusetts Price on Carbon
By: Tim Cronin, 01.24.2019 Carbon pricing has long been viewed by experts, policymakers, and advocates as a key tool to move the economy away from fossil fuels while promoting economic growth. This is especially the case with business leaders, who recognize the economic potential of carbon price, and fear the…
Member Interview with Ekotrope
Here at CABA our Member Engagement Guidebook outlines ways that member businesses can take targeted action on climate change through sustainability, political advocacy, and community building. Member business, Ekotrope, chose to participate in a Member Interview, an engagement option that allows members to share their thoughts and experiences regarding climate…
Sand, Salt, and Sea Level Rise: A BARS Campaign Update
Sand, Salt, and Sea Level Rise: A BARS Campaign Update of Newburyport and Plum Island BY KRISTIN KELLEHER & TOM O'NEILL, Nov.1 2018 An aerial view of downtown Newburyport from the Rear Range Lighthouse Nestled along the banks of the Merrimack River, you’ll find the delightfully charming town of…
Time to Rise: Highlights from Boston’s Latest Climate Ready Report
BY: KRISTIN KELLEHER, October 25, 2018 From floating dumpsters in the seaport during the bomb cyclone in January, to trucks stranded by the aquarium due to storm surges in April, the City of Boston was heavily affected by climate change impacts in the last year. It was not just…
Local Business Leaders Testify Against Trump Rollback of Clean Car Standards
BY: TIM CRONIN, October 25, 2018 This past summer the Trump administration announced an unprecedented plan to rollback the nation’s auto emissions standards, jeopardizing national and local economies, while hindering our ability to fight climate change. This irresponsible action by the administration will harm Massachusetts’ economic stability,…
Climate Change Will Cost Local Breweries, Wineries
Climate Change Will Cost Local Breweries, Wineries BY: TIM CRONIN, OCTOBER 18th 2018 The folks over at Nature journal of science are scaring beer lovers with their new report that predicts the price of the alcoholic beverage to double because of climate change. The primary reason for this…
BARS Campaign Update: Chinatown
BARS Campaign Update: Chinatown BY: TOM O'NEILL, October 11th 2018 As the BARS Campaign outreach efforts come to a close we just had to come back through Chinatown, and let’s be honest, who could stay away? The dumplings! The Dim Sum! The Bubble Tea! The MICROGRIDS! There is just…
