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Energy Infrastructure

US Dept. of Energy Deploys $1.5B to Upgrade National Labs

November 5, 2022

Of 13 national laboratories receiving funding in new climate bill rollout, Oak Ridge National Lab will get the largest allocation.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signing a landmark climate bill

Climate Change

Massachusetts Enacts Major Climate Bill With Gas Hookup Bans

Legislation expands offshore wind and solar energy, helps limit fossil fuels in some building projects

Scott Van Voorhis

August 12, 2022

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Outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill to expand renewable energy development and EV vehicle use, but is concerned its gas ban could impact affordable housing in the state

Senate Climate Change Bill Sets Stage for Project Permit Reforms

Jim Parsons

Pam McFarland

August 2, 2022

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Manchin-Schumer deal, with possible Senate vote by Aug. 5, could push $6B Mountain Valley gas pipeline to finish line but also steers hundreds of millions into low-carbon building material labeling and use on federal projects

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Climate Adaptation

Decarbonizing Buildings Is More Urgent As GHG Emissions Rise

James Leggate

April 4, 2022

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U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report concludes that greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2025 to hit goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, or 2.7°F.

Climate Adaptation

Resilient Infrastructure Window Is Closing Fast, UN Climate Report Warns

James Leggate

February 28, 2022

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Climate-resilient development is critical before changes cause irreversible impacts, United Nations panel warns

Technology

WSP USA Pilots Emerging Tech in Target Markets With Partnership

Four startups will gain support to “refine, optimize and scale offerings” for market

Emell D. Adolphus

February 3, 2022

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Four startups will gain support to “refine, optimize and scale" tech solutions for design giant's work in climate, resilience and sustainability.

Highways

Infrastructure Act Spending Could Impact Emissions Reduction Efforts, Analysis Says

Georgetown Climate Center study projects carbon dioxide emissions will drop over 10 years

James Leggate

December 27, 2021

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New Georgetown University research analyzed how surface transportation projects chosen for $599 billion of the total $1-trillion bill could cut greenhouse gas emissions, or boost them significantly.

Massachusetts Leaves Transportation Climate Initiative

Regional emissions reduction plan withers as states cut support

Jim Parsons

November 29, 2021

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State is latest to drop from regional emissions-reduction pact amid pandemic economic concerns and potential effects on rising fuel prices

Climate Adaptation

Lower Manhattan Resilience Plan Calls for Flood Walls, Extended Shoreline Into East River

James Leggate

November 18, 2021

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Financial District and Seaport section plan of city coastal resilience strategy, to include drainage improvements and extension of Manhattan land up to 200 ft into the river, could cost $5 billion or more.