Oct 10, 2024

There is No Safe Haven from Climate Change

There is no haven from climate change. Like a B-movie horror film, we might run from the boogieman to locales we think are safe, but the scale and magnitude of climate change are so great that, sooner or later, the boogieman will get us.   
Our only recourse now is to take our heads out of the sand and work to do something about it.

storm clouds behind an evacuation route sign
Oct 07, 2024

Roots of Resilience

An increasingly accepted principle in city halls and state houses is that communities can become more resilient to extreme weather by leaning into nature.

A view of Dog River park in Northfield, VT with trees and grass in the foreground.
Sep 25, 2024

The Truth About Bottle Bills: Separating Facts From Myths 

Bottle bills place a small deposit on beverage containers. Consumers get that deposit back when they return the empty containers. Bottle bills tackle litter and improve recycling. Despite these benefits, the waste and beverage industries argue these programs are outdated or unnecessary. But here’s the truth: bottle bills work. Let’s dispel some myths.

Alaina Pinto, influencer, at a bottle return program facility. She empties a bag of drink containers – cans and bottles – into a sorting machine. This machine processes and counts the number of containers covered by the bottle bill system. Upon tallying containers, the consumer will get their initial deposit back.
Sep 11, 2024

What Voting for the Environment Looks Like

Evaluating candidates running for office can be tricky. Especially when the environment is top of mind. Here are a few pointers to help you assess the best state, local, and national candidates.

A young woman holding a protest sign 'there is no planet b' stands in a usa voting center, symbolizing environmental activism.
Aug 06, 2024

The Truth About Tree Equity

The number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change.

A tree-lined street in Brookline
Jul 18, 2024

Beach Cleanups: Why Do They Matter and How to Make Yours Count 

New Englanders love a perfect beach day. But the trash that lines our coast from Connecticut to Maine is less than perfect. By pitching in to do a beach cleanup, beach lovers can make a significant difference in preserving our region’s natural beauty. Check out these tips to keep your favorite beach crystal clean.

Photo of beachfront and ocean with litter and other ocean trash. Photo taken prior to a beach cleanup.
Jul 17, 2024

A Missed Opportunity for Climate Resiliency

We won’t accept polluted water, dangerous heat, and unpredictable energy costs as foregone conclusions in our communities—and our banks shouldn’t either. Instead, banks should work to enrich our communities with long-term, sustainable solutions that will improve residents’ health and welfare.

clipboard with the words Community Reinvestment Act