Resources
As April 22nd is Earth Day, this month we are focusing on Massachusetts-based work to address climate change and environmental justice issues. We will also highlight current TPC Grantee organizations working on related issues.
Learn:
- Communities of color, low-income residents, and communities with a high percentage of non-English speakers are disproportionately impacted by harmful environmental and climate change factors, including air pollution, heat and health impacts, and housing conditions.
- On the first day of Governor Healey’s administration, she established the role of Climate Chief and created the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience. Melissa Hoffer was named as the first-ever Climate Chief and is working on statewide, whole-of-government initiatives to address climate change.
- Follow the progress Massachusetts has made and the significant work to be done to meet the state’s 2030 climate goals in the Massachusetts Climate Report Card.
Give and Take Action:
- Current TPC grantee, Boston Food Forest Coalition, has a variety of ways to get involved. BFFC is a coalition of neighbors who build, protect, and tend food forest parks in Boston. Their four-part approach involves food forest development, stewardship teams, community land trust, and education.
- Celebrate Earth Week by Volunteering at a Massachusetts State Park: DCR Park Serve Day.