Boston's Climate Action - Recap Of The Year 2020

Press release from the City of Boston:

December 29, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, we look back on Boston's climate action this year.

• Carbon neutrality
• Decarbonizing Buildings
• Community Choice Electricity
• Transportation
• Impacts of climate change
• Coastal resilience
• Coastal Resilience
• Heat resilience

As Boston continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s never been more clear how important it is to listen to the science and plan for the future. The same goes for climate change. It is the defining challenge of our time. Boston is a coastal city, so we understand what’s at stake. And that’s why we’ve been taking bold action to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change.

This year, Boston has faced unprecedented hardship and loss, but our commitment to climate action has not wavered. We remain committed to reducing our emissions and preparing Boston for the effects of climate change. As the City continues to work to protect Boston and its communities from climate change, Boston becomes a healthier, more equitable, and more resilient city.

Mayor Walsh was named Chair of Climate Mayors, a bipartisan, peer-to-peer network of United States mayors coming together to take action on climate change through meaningful actions in their communities. His commitment to local climate action in Boston will continue with his leadership in Climate Mayors, as local leaders work towards a sustainable and equitable economic recovery from COVID-19.

This press release was produced by the City of Boston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.