THE CLIMATE CRISIS is already wreaking havoc on our planet’s ecosystems, weather patterns, and economies. Some of its most profound effects, however, will be on human health.  Fossil fuel pollution from heavy industry, large buildings, power plants, and transportation represents a two-front public health threat. It poisons the air, causing health problems like heart and respiratory disease — especially in the frontline communities most exposed to the pollution. Meanwhile, greenhouse gas emissions rapidly heat our planet, causing storms, heat waves, and drought that have already left […]
Winston Vaughan
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The real work begins now on climate change
THIS SPRING, as flowers and trees begin to bloom in New England, our clean energy industry is also ready to blossom after decades of delays and setbacks. Last month Gov. Charlie Baker signed one of the strongest climate bills in the nation, committing to reduce emissions 50 percent by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by […]