In the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act, “existing technologies got accelerated, and less mature technologies not only have new incentives in place now, but they have longer-term pathways for growth,” says Ben Downing of The Engine. #GreentownBOS #ClimatetechSummit

A lot of work has to happen for the Inflation Reduction Act to actually be implemented, say our #GreentownBOS #ClimatetechSummit panelists. “We can’t think the feds have solved this for us—we have work to do in Massachusetts.” —Ben Downing of The Engine

Love this.

Local food + renewable power all in one place. The idea is catching on in Massachusetts and elsewhere. My latest for Energy News Network energynews.us/2022/11/14/aft…

What I find fascinating about these answers is what different parents see/experience as "against the grain." Like, in my world things like baby-wearing and not forcing kids to eat all their food are par for the course. The personal -- regional? -- differences are so interesting.

Ugh. Just... ugh.

Apparently signing up for summer camp is like trying to get Taylor Swift tickets.

Can confirm.

Looking for books -- adult, YA, children's -- in which someone discovers an unexpected other land. There's Narnia of course. What else?

Maine labor and environmental groups want to ensure Maine uses organized labor to build offshore wind. My latest for Energy News Network

Starlee Kine 🦇🦇 Be the Jimmy Carter you wish to see in the world.

Every change we make can help. So start planning a more climate-friendly future. My latest for Globe Magazine bostonglobe.com/2023/04/11/mag…

Thank you Sarah Sarah Shemkus of Energy News Network for covering BECMA's EV Kickstarter program and highlighting our BECMA Members Shontae Davidson & Edson Hilaire. Read what BECMA is doing in the electric vehicle industry by clicking here: bit.ly/401XkUK

Stuff like this is why, in fact, I pay my taxes: The idea that large-scale policy initiatives can do more to make the world livable than individual action. Dear US: Do healthcare next, every other developed country seems to have sorted that out, thanks. youtu.be/V8Vtb0bn30M

73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need: - Paid family leave - Equal pay - Universal childcare (But get your mom flowers, too)

Most popular car in Europe Vs. most popular car in the US. It’s time to restrict max size & weight of 🚗 cars.

“We’re in the fight of our lives, for our lives and we are not moving fast enough” - John Kerry, on climate change #EarthNight2023 Environmental League of Massachusetts

“I have seen so much change, change that has convinced me that the clean energy future isn’t just possible — it’s happening now.” - Gina McCarthy, with enthusiasm #EarthNight2023 Environmental League of Massachusetts

“We won it then, we’ll win it now.” - Gina McCarthy, comparing climate change to the 2004 World Series #EarthNight2023 Environmental League of Massachusetts

My latest for Energy News Network via New Hampshire Bulletin