The decisions we make today, in a time of dramatic change in our social and energy systems, will have lasting consequence. We touch on the ideas of "Critical Junctures" and "Path Dependence" as ways t

Massachusetts is rolling out a new program to help communities eliminate carbon emissions. We talk to a local town official to learn the requirements and benefits of becoming a Climate Leader Commun

The MA DPU issued a landmark decision that will define how we transition away from methane. It is a big win for climate advocates.

COP28 (the Conference of the Parties) is finishing up in Dubai. There is a agreement on loss&damage, but a fossil fuel phaseout has been cut from the final draft. Will it get back in?

We discuss lots of different news stories and see connections to a new report from the MA climate chief.

A detailed, almost 3D map of the earths terrain created using special technology might help address climate issues. We talk to the leader of a startup that hopes to provide new data for these impor

The expansion of private jet capabilities at Hanscom is being opposed by a grassroots coalition of activist groups. Listen to one of those activists describe the issues and what is being done. Polit

In the first of two episodes, we hear about private jet traffic at Hanscom Field. Spoiler alert: it is mostly rich people taking relatively short (and consequently very carbon polluting) flights to va

Stopping climate change is easy, said nobody ever. From nuisance lawsuits designed to stall wind turbines, to mis-alignments in state laws, to very real and impactful choices in Somerset we grapple

The Supreme Court has decided to hear a case that could upend how government functions, and make it more difficult to address climate issues. We discuss that plus the proposed pipeline expansion in Ne