Big Step Forward for Appliance Energy Efficiency
Big Step Forward for Appliance Energy Efficiency BY TIM CRONIN, JULY 13th 2018 A bill to update the state’s aging appliance efficiency standards has crossed a significant hurdle in the Statehouse. Yesterday, the Massachusetts House voted unanimously to adopt the measure, sending it to the Senate, which is expected to…
Coastal flooding a driving force in U.S. housing market
Coastal flooding — a driving force in U.S. housing market BY: JACKIE RYAN, JULY 12th 2018 The ocean has always been a valuable resource, providing us not only with means of transportation and food, but also with beaches and recreation. It may come as no surprise that about 40% of…
Add environment to the list of SCOTUS nominee concerns
Add environment to the list of SCOTUS nominee concerns BY MARIA VIRGINIA OLANO, JULY 10th 2018 Our judicial system is often regarded as an ironclad defender of our rights, health and wellbeing, but this is likely to become jeopardized as a long-time skeptic of climate change and business regulations…
Global Warming Brings Lobster Pots to a Boil
Global Warming Brings Lobster Pots to a Boil BY JILL CLINTON, JULY 4th 2018 As is tradition every Fourth of July, families all over the northeast are firing up their grills to prepare delicious lobster and clambakes. However, what seems like a standard cookout on the East Coast, may…
How will the ‘Grand Bargain’ impact your small business?
How will the 'Grand Bargain' impact your Small Business? by TIM CRONIN, July 3rd 2018 Quick Facts A new state law establishes a permanent sales-tax holiday, raises the minimum wage to $15/hour, and mandates paid-leave. Most provisions don’t go into effect until 2023. The compromise law was passed after…
What’s Happening on Beacon Hill –– Your End of Session Guide on Climate Policy
What's Happening on Beacon Hill: Your End of Session Guide on Climate Policy BY TIM CRONIN, First Posted JUNE 28th 2018 ~Last update: Monday, July 30th, 2018 @ 8:00 pm ~ Yesterday (Monday 7/30) the House and Senate completed their compromise clean energy bill (H.4857), just a day before…
Are Microgrids the key to energy resilience? Lessons from Hurricane Maria
Are Microgrids the key to energy resilience? Lessons from Hurricane Maria BY JACKIE RYAN , JUNE 7, 2018 A day without power almost seems impossible in today’s fast-paced, industrialized world. With electricity powering household appliances, utilities, and handheld devices, it can be difficult to imagine life without it. The US…
Climate Engineering: From Science Fiction to Reality
CLIMATE ENGINEERING: FROM SCIENCE FICTION TO REALITY BY JACKIE RYAN, JUNE 1, 2018 When you think about climate change solutions, you might picture sleek electric vehicles or rows of solar panels. Both of these examples reduce or even eliminate the need for fossil fuels because they can run on renewable…
Climate Change Brews Conflict
Climate Change Brews Conflict BY RYAN MAIA, MAY 21st, 2018 What are the world’s two top security threats? You could likely guess the first: ISIS. And, since you’re reading an article on the Climate Action Business Association website, surely you could make an educated guess as to what takes…
