The MBTA appears to be on track in its preparation for flooding due to sea-level rise and increased precipitation.
Preparing for Climate Change
Preparing for More Flooding
Flooding can only be understood and addressed by a collaborative approach spanning all levels of government as well as private agencies.
The risk we weren’t talking about
Until recently, no one was talking about what storm surge could do to the Charles River and Amelia Earhart dams themselves.
Massachusetts Legislature Passes $2.4 Billion Environmental Bond Bill
The Massachusetts Legislature voted today to pass a $2.4 Billion Environmental Bond Bill focused on improving climate change resiliency and adaptation; enhancing environmental and natural resource protection; and investing in parks and recreational assets.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Environmental Bond Bill
Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed H.4613, An Act promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity, colloquially known as the ‘environmental bond bill.’
Climate Change and our Transportation System
Very encouraging forum on climate change impact on transportation infrastructure — the right people are thinking about the issue.