Starting in December, Boston residents enrolled in the city’s Community Choice Electricity program should expect to see lower rates for the next two years! @baystatebanner.bsky.social

Curious about flood mitigation plans being considered for East Boston? Join a virtual meeting on 9/30 from 6-8pm. We'll review draft alignments for flood-prone locations including Jefferies Point and Border Street. Register: boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-east-boston-update-virtual

We want to hear from you! Feedback for Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan is being accepted through 9/30. boston.gov/departments/environment/boston-climate-action @boston.gov @mayorwu.boston.gov @parks.boston.gov @green-infrastructure.boston.gov @foodjustice.boston.gov

🌱 Join us for a community work day at Franklin Park! Help our Urban Wilds team as we remove invasives, build habitat walls & clean up trash. 📅 Sat, Sept 27 at 10:00 a.m. 📍 Long Crouch Woods, Franklin Park Register: www.boston.gov/calendar/franklin-park-urban-wilds-community-work-day

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 🍁 🎃

🌳🐴Join The Boston Park Rangers for FREE nature and history programs happening all season long across the Emerald Necklace! Discover wildlife, uncover local history, and connect with one of our Mounted Park Rangers. 🍂 boston.gov/park-rangers

Tomorrow's Climate Action Plan Community Session is geared towards small business owners, managers & employees. Come share your ideas, experiences and feedback. Food will be provided. boston.gov/calendar/climate-action-plan-small-business-community-session @boston.gov @equity.boston.gov

Did you miss last night's Storm Study Update Meeting for East Boston? Tune in to a virtual session on 9/30 from 6-8pm to learn more about flood mitigation plans being proposed in Eastie. Register here: boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-east-boston-update-virtual

Boston is adding new stations to our public bike share network in every neighborhood and we need your help! Join us for an open house this October to learn more about the expansion of @ridebluebikes.bsky.social. 🚲 boston.gov/bike-share-expansion

"The City of Boston estimates that if all 8,000 of its bus stops featured living roofs, it would amount to about 17 acres of green space — that’s the size of nearly 13 football fields." @washingtonpost.com

We’re back with more Garden Contest highlights🪴🏙️This time celebrating our Porch, Balcony, or Container Garden winners! 🥇 Peter Cahn & Donald Hess - Back Bay 🥈 Paul H. Belanger - West End 🥉 Salil Sharma & Chitiz Regmi - South End 🌱 boston.gov/garden-contest

This fall is full of events and updates! Read our latest newsletter to learn how you can engage with Boston's latest environmental initiatives: link.hello.boston.gov/share/443/2ed469c207e25eead8379416afd6774223f1f694ea285081

Tonight!! Young adults aged 21 - 35 are invited to a Climate Action Plan community session at Dorchester Brewing from 6 - 7:30p.m. Food will be provided. Register here: boston.gov/calendar/climate-action-plan-young-adult-community-session

Have you registered for BERDO Fest? Don't miss the City of Boston's inaugural decarbonization event on Thursday, October 23 from 12 - 6pm. Expect panel presentations, exhibitor booths, networking and more! There is no cost to attend. Capacity is limited. Register: boston.gov/berdo-fest

Come out and learn life saving skills with EMS and Boston CERT this Saturday for our first of two Ready Boston Field Day events ! For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday ! #ReadyBoston

Young adults in Boston! We want to hear your ideas, experiences and priorities. Join our first Climate Action Plan session on Monday, 9/15 at Dorchester Brewing! This session is intended for ages 21 - 35. Food will be provided. Register: buff.ly/T0Sl2kR

Our summer intern designed a coloring and activity book to teach kids about threats and solutions to combat heat, mitigate flooding, and prepare for our changing climate! Download it here: buff.ly/rsGPrir

Today is Preliminary Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot. Check your polling location at voteinma.com

Join our team as the Boston Energy Saver Manager! You'll lead a new program to help residents, building owners, and small businesses reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills through efficiency and renewable energy. Apply at buff.ly/jLrhztg

For National Preparedness Month we are hosting two Ready Boston Field Days! The first 100 ppl to each event will receive a free starter go bag! For more information visit Boston.gov/Fieldday! #ReadyBoston #NPM

With over 47-miles of coastline, Boston is extremely vulnerable to flooding and the effects of climate change. The city is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to develop strategies and mitigate risk. Learn about the proposed plans for East Boston at this neighborhood meeting! buff.ly/vCvSypb

It's a beautiful day to be in Boston! @boston.gov

What community feedback have we received about climate action in Boston? How has that feedback been integrated into the draft Climate Action Plan? Find out at our Virtual Shareback Session this Thursday from 6-7pm. Register: boston.gov/calendar/climate-action-plan-virtual-public-shareback-session

Join us in reducing waste and supporting reuse during Boston’s busiest move‑out weekend. The Mission Hill Community Swap keeps good items out of the trash and in the hands of neighbors. Register: buff.ly/9uwalkj @northeasternu.bsky.social @bostonbuilding.bsky.social

Fixit Clinic tonight! Reduce waste and save money by fixing your broken items instead of replacing them. Bring household items in need of repair to Artisans Asylum from 6:30 - 9:30pm TONIGHT! More details: boston.gov/calendar/fixit-clinic-artisans-asylum

🎨 Enter the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition by Sept 1 for a chance to win prizes + have your work shown at City Hall, Franklin Park, and online. Free to enter, open to pros, emerging artists, & youth (14–24). Details: www.bslanow.org/postercompet...

Two opportunities to engage with Boston's draft 2030 Climate Action Plan this week! Tues, August 26, 1 - 3pm: Virtual Office Hours Wed, August 27, 6 - 7:30pm: Virtual Public Workshop Visit Boston.gov/climate-action-plan/ to learn more.

"It’s not the first climate action plan the city has created — municipal leaders have been conducting this process approximately every five years since 2007 — but officials said that, in many ways, this new plan is intended to be different." @baystatebanner.bsky.social

Have a broken household item? Instead of tossing it, come to an upcoming Fixit Clinic to learn how to repair it for free! 🛠️🧵 📅 Thurs, August 28 🕐 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 📍Artisans Asylum in Brighton boston.gov/calendar/fixit-clinic-artisans-asylum #zerowaste #buildskills @boston.gov

The City of Boston is proud to present BERDO Fest, a new event designed to bring together different stakeholders driving building decarbonization across the city. More information and registration is available at boston.gov/berdo-fest. @boston.gov

"Boston's declared three heat emergencies this summer, setting temperature records. And if you think it’s hot now, just wait. The 2030 Climate Action Plan estimates that in the next 5 years, Bostonians could experience temperatures exceeding 90 degrees for up to 40 days annually." @bostonglobe.com

Help shape our climate future! 🌍 The first draft of Boston's 2030 #ClimateActionPlan is out, and we need your voice to make it stronger. Join our interactive Virtual Public Workshop on 8/27 to discuss the plan and share your ideas. Register: boston.gov/calendar/climate-action-plan-virtual-workshop

"Though still a work in progress, it’s being hailed by climate advocates as “defiant,” “inclusive,” and “very, very detailed,” a 62-page plan that both updates the city’s previous 2019 plan and leans into climate action just as the federal government walks away." @bostonglobe.com

The first draft of Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan is here! It's our roadmap for a greener, cleaner, and more resilient future for Bostonians. Read the plan & share your feedback with us: boston.gov/climate-action-plan. @boston.gov #climateactionplan #boston

"Ever since Superstorm Sandy barely missed Boston in 2012, the city has been working to protect itself from coastal threats that could cause a flooding disaster." @csmonitor.bsky.social

Boston has been issued a heat advisory today, Monday, July 28, through this Wednesday, July 30th. Remember to stay cool, drink plenty of water, and check in with your friends, family, and neighbors. ☀️ Visit boston.gov/heat for more heat resources and cooling tips.

"Rather than running away from the problem, Boston is running towards it, treating it with the urgency it demands." @theguardian.com

July's newsletter is out! We share upcoming events, environment news and employment opportunities. Read it here: buff.ly/i9XE4i7

The City of Boston is under a Flash Flood Watch until 4 p.m. today, Thursday, July 10. Please take care, avoid flooded areas, and look out for your neighbors.

The City of Boston is working with Boston University's School of Public Health on temperature sensing projects to understand and address extreme heat exposure across Boston's neighborhoods. @boston.gov @bostonu.bsky.social

The public is invited to attend a virtual hearing for the Boston Conservation Commission tonight, 7/9, at 6:00 p.m. Agenda and meeting link can be found at boston.gov/public-notices/16388766.

Join us on Monday, July 14 at 6pm for a Community Meeting to review construction updates for the JFK Elementary Geothermal Project. Subscribe to our outreach list for regular project updates and information: forms.gle/G3H9bmbf6W2zDSzN8

Welcome back to summer in Boston!☀️ Visit Boston.gov/heat for information and resources to help you stay safe, cool and comfortable this season.

We’re proud to be one of 112 cities worldwide on the 2024 CDP Cities A List. This recognition acknowledges Boston's efforts in reducing carbon emissions and preparing for climate change. Explore CDP’s 2024 Cities, States & Regions A list: buff.ly/WnQbUpm #CDPAList2024 #Cities4Climate @boston.gov

The summer heat is ramping up in Boston! 🌡️ Sign up for Alert Boston at boston.gov/alert to be notified via text, email, or phone call about a Heat Emergency. You can also visit boston.gov/cool for tips on how to keep yourself and your community cool this summer.

BERDO is a local law that encourages building owners to reduce the use of fossil fuels, increase renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. Learn more at Boston.gov/berdo

Get an update on the Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Study tomorrow from 6-8pm! Tomorrow's webinar will focus on plans, draft layouts and tools for Dorchester. Register: boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-coastal-dorchester-update

The People-Centered Response and Recovery Summit will offer discussions, workshops and climate scenario drills aimed at putting residents at the center of Boston's response and recovery. Register for free at buff.ly/0Qipep2 @publichealth.boston.gov‬

Missed our latest newsletter? Read it here: buff.ly/O9ngfMg Don't forget to subscribe for monthly updates, announcements and events from Boston's Environment Department.

Thanks to all who joined the Mattahunt Woods clean-up and site visit! Restoration of this 8+ acre forested wetland in Mattapan started in Summer 2024 and is expected to wrap up later this summer. Visit Boston.gov/Mattahunt for project updates. @boston.parks.gov @boston.gov #mattahuntwoods