May 03, 2023
Four Seasons at the MBTA: A Hot, Cold, Windy, Rainy Year
Across modes of transportation, neighborhoods, and seasons, extreme weather threatens the safety of MBTA riders.
Tag: climate resilience
Mar 27, 2023
Gov. Healey Names Phillip Eng as New MBTA General Manager
“The MBTA is in crisis, and it’s time for bold leadership at the top to turn the situation around while centering equity, climate resiliency, and increased frequency,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “Phillip is an excellent choice to lead the T at this critical time. The thousands of people who depend on the T to get around the region deserve a safe, reliable system, and CLF will be at the table with new leadership to make sure that happens.”
Jan 11, 2023
UPDATE: Continuing the Fight to Stop Eversource’s East Boston Substation
As eversource plows ahead with plan to build a dangerous electrical substation in East Boston, CLF and GreenRoots continue with fight to stop it.
Dec 27, 2022
A Climate-Resilient MBTA Can Help Improve Safety and Prevent Future Shutdowns
Climate change threatens transportation safety and people’s ability to access crucial resources. But, with the right planning and on-the-ground work, we can ensure a safe and reliable transit system for all.
Nov 29, 2022
Utilities Must Act Now to Protect Us from Climate Fallout
Fixing emergency power outages can cost electricity companies millions of dollars – costs they pass on to their customers. It is time for utility companies to update and reinforce their infrastructure to make it more capable of withstanding these storms.
Nov 21, 2022
Is Vermont Prepared for the Rain and Flooding Climate Change Is Causing?
Vermont can do more to protect residents and communities from the devastating impacts of flooding.
Sep 07, 2022
Flooding in Boston Is Growing More Frequent Even on Sunny Days
We must prepare our coastal communities for the increasing frequency and damage associated with high tide flooding. Here’s how.
Apr 29, 2022
5 Reasons to Protect Special Places in New England’s Ocean
As New Englander’s, we are lucky to have our very own marine National Monument in our backyards. But it shouldn’t be the last. Here are 5 reasons why we must continue to protect special places in our ocean.
Oct 19, 2021
Extreme Weather Is Our New Normal – Here’s How We Need to Brace for It
Climate impacts are here now, but are our communities ready for them? Here’s what we must do to get climate ready.
Sep 21, 2021
Governor Baker Criticizes Mayor Janey’s Decision to Withdraw Boston Harbor Plan
“Governor Baker’s comments regarding Boston’s Downtown Municipal Harbor Plan make little sense,” said CLF Senior Counsel Peter Shelley. “It is ironic that the governor won’t accept the City of Boston’s decision, since state officials have always touted the importance of local control in this planning process. The Superior Court made it clear: the Baker Administration’s process for handling municipal harbor plans violates state law. Governor Baker’s decision to ignore Mayor Janey’s request further politicizes what is already a deeply flawed process that puts developer interests ahead of public access rights and the environment.”
