Solar has become one of the least expensive sources for new energy generation and fields of solar panels are appearing everywhere, including on forest and farmland. Most people have a sense that cutting down forests to install solar is not a good idea, but we assume it must be necessary in order to curb climate change. That was the thinking of early legislation passed to fast track solar installations without environmental review. But has that assumption stood up to the facts? This talk explore two aspects of the negative impacts of of solar installations on forest land and the viability of alternatives.

Michelle Manion, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy at Mass Audubon discusses the impacts of current trends in solar installation to nature. She reveals the conclusions of a study commissioned by Mass Audubon on the true cost of more sustainable alternatives. The talk also looks at the heat island effect of large solar installations and consider their impact on climate goals. Jessica Rempel, Natural Resources Analyst for the Cape Cod Commission, joins the discussion to discuss how to balance solar and protection of nature and landscape.

The discussion is moderated by Beck Mordini, Executive Director of Biodiversity for a Livable Climate. This talk is part of Life Saves the Planet, a partnership between Bio4Climate and the GBH Forum Network.

The Biden administration opened up $20 billion in grant funding for clean technology projects in July.

“When these unpredictable extremes happen, it's a lot more difficult to come to a definitive answer.”

With greenhouse gas reduction limits looming, advocates and policymakers have plenty of ideas for the next step on climate legislation.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health received a $275,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to monitor water quality at the state's more than 1,100 beaches.

What might optimistic—yet realistic—scenarios for New England’s climate future look like? As our summers get hotter, storms get stronger, sea levels rise and other consequences become more apparent, climate change is top of mind. Hear from a panel of three renowned climate experts on their transformational visions for New England – and reasons for hope.

Discover the specific impacts that may affect New England the most, and how we can rise to meet these challenges. This inspiring evening will leave you with an understanding of not only the threats but the positive actions that can help our communities, region and nation address climate change.

Learn what you as an individual can do, how to talk with your children about the climate future and how to discuss climate solutions with your neighbors, relatives and friends – even the skeptical ones– in a productive and empowering way.

This event was presented with support from Museum of Science.

The four students traveled to Cape Cod earlier this month to learn about the massive restoration project on the Herring River in Wellfleet.

Meat grown from stem cells has been approved for sale by the USDA, but may not be available in grocery stores for some time.

“Nuclear Now” uncovers the nuclear industry in France, Russia and the United States.

They have diverted over an acre of flooring and hundreds of cabinets from the landfill.