joanna_herlihy
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Oct 28, 2011
Politics
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Apr 14, 2011
Science
Maps of Boston Harbor sea level with predicted rise due to ocean warming, uncertain rise due to melting glaciers, and additional rise accompanying storm surge. Discussion of how Boston will adapt to...
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Jan 24, 2010
Cambridge Climate Emergency Congress--the second session on January 23, 2010
The second session of the Climate Emergency congress was even livelier that the first. Delegates found that...
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Jul 31, 2009
Government
7+ minute summary of Cambridge MA City Council session in which a policy order recognizing a Climate Emergency was passed. This followed a Greenport Forum presenting an update on climate science. A...
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Mar 6, 2009
6 minute interview with a Cambridge pioneer working to create a zero carbon emitting home.
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Mar 6, 2009
Neighborhoods
Jill Stein and Eli Beckerman of Massachusetts Coalition for Healthy Communities discuss State of Emergency and Opportunity.
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Mar 6, 2009
Neighborhoods
9 and 1/2 minute video of Home energy Efficiency Team weatherizing house on Avon Street
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Jan 16, 2009
Politics
Citizen initiatives with wide support have been ignored by town selectmen. How can citizens make their town government more responsive to their ideas?
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Dec 12, 2008
Politics
With tax shortfalls and reliance on development for revenues, Boston has evolved from an industrial center to a gentrified high-rise city.
Chuck Turner outlines strategies for democratizing choices.
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Dec 12, 2008
Politics
In the early 1980's, inspired by the town meeting model, Burlington, Vermont revamped its municipal government, creating ward assemblies with powers in planning and spending.
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Dec 5, 2008
Politics
Twelve elected officials and citizens from several New England states met in Burlington, Vermont in September 2005 to compare their local experience relating to popular participation, revenues, and...
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