NEWS
news US Emissions of the World’s Most Potent Greenhouse Gas Are 56 Percent Higher Than EPA Estimates, a New Study Shows
Electric utilities are likely responsible for the nation’s higher than expected emissions of sulfur hexafluoride.
Phil McKenna - 02-01-2023
news Greener School Playgrounds Are An Overlooked Climate Solution
Sustainable playgrounds are not talked about enough.
Nexus Media - 02-01-2023
news Microgrids Can Provide Resiliency During Extreme Weather Events
Microgrids are small, self-sustaining local power systems that provide big benefits to the communities they serve.
Sonal Patel - 02-01-2023
news One-in-five new cars in California zero-emission in 2022
On Friday the California Energy Commission said 18.8 percent of new cars sold in the state in 2022 were EVs
Auto.com - 01-24-2023
news The Fight Over California’s Ancient Water
It’s legal to drink 10,000-year-old water. But is it right?
Brett Simpson - 01-24-2023
news Geothermal energy could be off-ramp for Texas oil
Four years of drilling for energy deep underground would be enough to build Texas a carbon-free state electric grid
Saul Elbein - 01-24-2023
news A plan to overhaul the Texas grid has set up a showdown at the state Capitol
The plan would raise prices and carbon dioxide emissions, and critics say it may not bring reliability.
Kut Mose Buchele - 01-24-2023
news A zero emissions future without the mining boom
A new report finds that the U.S. can reduce lithium demand by up to 90 percent.
Blanca Berget & Laylla Younes - 01-24-2023
news Can cities eliminate heat-related deaths in a warming world? Phoenix is trying.
Phoenix hopes a new Office of Heat Response can move fast enough to counter the impacts of deadly heat.
Emma Loewe - 01-24-2023
news ‘Completely game-changing’: How states are using $27 billion in green financing to unlock even more funds
In recent years, several states have created or helped fund specialized banks that lend money for climate projects.
Alex Brown - 01-17-2023
news We need a lot more electricians
A shortage of skilled labor could derail efforts to "electrify everything."
Emily Pontecorvo - 01-17-2023
news The zero-fare public transit movement is picking up momentum
Washington, D.C., is poised to be the next major city to nix bus fares as the zero-fare transit movement picks up speed....
Rebecca Piccioto - 01-17-2023
news Ørsted to develop 471MW Texas PV project paired with biodiversity initiative
Danish renewables developer Ørsted has unveiled plans to build a 471MW solar project in Lamar County, Texas.
Will Norman - 01-17-2023
news How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station
The convenience of charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home makes right now an ideal time to go electric.
Darya Oreizi - 01-17-2023
news Climate crisis: 4 reasons for hope in 2023
The climate crisis worsened in 2022, but here’s why I have hope in 2023
news Heatflation, overshoot, soup throwers: Grist’s picks for words of the year
10 terms and phrases that defined our sweltering climate in 2022.
Kate Yoder - 01-10-2023
news 2022 was devastatingly hot. 2023 could be even worse.
Last year was one of the hottest on record, even though a major climate pattern was cooling the Earth.
Dharna Noor - 01-10-2023
news Lawmakers walk tightrope on wind power contracts
The Legislature’s energy experts say it makes sense to penalize CommonWealth Wind and Mayflower Wind
Commonwealth Staff - 01-10-2023
news Mass General tries performance reports to cut greenhouse gas use in anesthesia
“You see these numbers that are just astounding,” said Sam Smith, an anesthesiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital
Martha Bebinger - 01-10-2023
news A New EPA Proposal is Reigniting a Debate About What Counts as ‘Renewable’
The EPA has proposed new standards for how much of the nation’s fuel supply should come from renewable sources.
John McCracken - 01-10-2023
news State Releases New Resilient Lands Initiative
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) released the Resilient Lands Initiative
Hillary T. - 01-10-2023
news Climate change ‘first order of business’ for Maura Healey
Gov. Maura Healey got to work quickly on her first full day in office.
Gayla Cawley - 01-10-2023
news California’s dilemma: How do you harness an epic amount of rain in a water-scarce state? Let it flood, scientists say
California's parade of ultra-wet storms has not completely reversed the deeply rooted drought.
CNN COM Wire Service - 01-10-2023
news The Houston Texans’ plan to offset its pollution is backed by Big Oil and Gas
The Houston Texans says it wants to go green.
Justine Calma - 01-10-2023
news Texas Project Will Use Wind to Make Fuel Out of Water - Inside Climate News
New subsidies are powering the race to build the country’s first large-scale producer of “green hydrogen.”
Dylan Baddour - 01-10-2023
news Warm weather and rain bring tough snow season for NH skiers, snowshoers and others
Warm temperatures and rainy days have created difficult conditions this winter for Granite Staters.
Mara Hoplamazian and Josh Rogers - 01-10-2023
news Granite Geek: Technology helps the maple industry cope with climate change
If you’re looking for an industry that is adapting to the pain that accompanies climate change, take a walk in a forest
David Brooks - 01-10-2023
news California’s Atmospheric Rivers Warn of Future Climatic Calamity
Atmospheric rivers continue to hit California.
Andrew Revkin - 01-10-2023
news Analyzing climate trends that could affect New Hampshire's winter
The Storm Watch 9 team is following local and global trends that could affect winter in New Hampshire.
Jacqueline Thomas - 01-03-2023
news A stinky stew on Cape Cod: Human waste and warming water
The algae blooms in Santuit are fueled by phosphorus, which, like nitrogen, is a component of human urine.
Christopher Flavelle - 01-03-2023
news Southern California environmentalists share climate resolutions for 2023
Locals' climate resolutions range from composting more to helping advance major climate policy.
Brooke Staggs - 01-03-2023
news Mass. officials threaten to limit emergency shelter without more funding
The family shelter system will no longer be able to guarantee spots for qualifying families
Gabrielle Emanuel - 01-03-2023
news Renewable energy could be a reliable new cash crop for rural Missouri
Wind and solar energy have become more cost-effective, and investment should be a high priority.
James Owen - 01-03-2023
news 9 climate change apps that could help you live greener in 2023
These nine apps offer tips, resources and motivation to help users be better climate citizens in the coming year.
Brooke Staggs - 01-03-2023
BLOGS
blog Local Community Groups Collaborate on Climate Priorities
City of San Antonio collaborates with local community groups to gather climate prioritiesThe City of San Antonio's O...
Office of Sustainability - 01-31-2023
blog Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) Program
This month’s blog focuses on the Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) program and the historic Travis Bu...
Office of Sustainability - 03-30-2022
blog Biodiversity and Food Systems
This month the Office of Sustainability (OS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly Lyons and Stephen Lucke. The topic we are d...
Office of Sustainability - 12-01-2021
blog Youth and Young Adult Engagement
This month, the Office of Sustainability (OS) is speaking with Aaron Arguello, member of the SA Climate Ready Climate Eq...
SA Office of Sustainability - 10-27-2021
blog Transportation: EV’s and Mass Transit with Rick Cavender & Kathleen “Kammy” Horne
This month, the Office of Sustainability (OS) is pleased to welcome two guests as we discuss electric vehicles and mass ...
SA Office of Sustainability - 09-30-2021
blog Workforce Development & Equity Workforce Development and Equity with James Cooper
The Office of Sustainability (OS) is excited to continue our new blog series, featuring interviews with community leader...
SA Office of Sustainability - 08-31-2021
blog Public Health Health and Climate with Dr. Adelita Cantu
Over the coming months, the Office of Sustainability (OS) will be interviewing community leaders on important issues sur...
SA Office of Sustainability - 08-03-2021