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Why Green Does Not Always Mean Fair
Cities across Massachusetts are advancing sustainability projects to address climate change. Preparing for climate change and mitigating further global heating are critical; however, projects can have unattended negative impacts when communities are left out of decision-making.
The Dark Side of Climate Adaptation: Climate Gentrification
Preparing communities for the impacts of climate change is a necessary and pressing action that local, state, and federal governments must take. But, when low-income communities undergo green investment and development, local, long-term community members are often left out of the planning and then pushed out of the community by rising costs of living. What can we do to prepare for climate change equitably? Read this blog to find out.
Photo: Bert Kaufmann, 2010
