Cool Block News Today

Guest blogger Leila Heidari describes working with communities in Chelsea and East Boston to find solutions to make extreme heat more tolerable.

I am here to tell you that climate action is not a side project. At this point in history, it should be the most common job description out there.

Climate activists in Sonoma County have rallied to widen those cracks in the darkness where the light comes through.

When there are emergencies like power outages, wildfires, earthquakes, floods or global pandemics, we need to rely on each other. Our friends, neighbors and family can make a vital difference.

When there are emergencies like power outages, wildfires, earthquakes, floods or global pandemics, we need to rely on each other. Our friends, neighbors and family can make a vital difference.

A single block in Chelsea, Mass., may offer a template for cities looking at what works — or doesn't — to cope with longer, hotter summers because of the warming climate.

WBUR arts and culture fellow Lauren Williams recommends three books that use heat as a literary device.

An intensive effort is underway to lower temperatures on one of the hottest blocks in Massachusetts. The Cool Block pilot includes 47 new trees. Dark pavement will become gray or white. Local environmentalists and the city aim to install a white roof on the largest building and turn a vacant lot into a park.

Monthly Argus-Courier column meant to highlight ways residents can get involved in climate fight.

This week in community briefs, a library book sale is scheduled for next week, Mountain View Whisman is hosting meetings about installing school security cameras and the Cool Blocks program has been extended.