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Boston leaders take steps to protect city from climate emergencies

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stated the need to improve sidewalk clearing after icy conditions affected travel this week, leading to over 1,200 citations issued for uncleared sidewalks.
Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett identified coastal flooding, inland flooding, and extreme heat as major climate threats to the city, emphasizing a $75 million capital fund for resilience projects.
Mayor Wu emphasized a focus on accessibility for those using wheelchairs during winter weather, stating that preparing for climate events must happen before storms strike.
The city has planted over 5,000 trees since 2022 to combat extreme heat, and initial investments in resilience are noted to be more effective than post-disaster repairs.

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Boston leaders take steps to protect city from climate emergencies

City officials said they're not only preparing for extreme weather events, but they're also preparing for the tide that is turning in Washington, D.C.

1 day ago·Boston, United States

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Mass Live

Boston issues 1,200+ tickets for icy sidewalks as officials prepare for major climate events

After a winter storm and frigid temperatures left Boston streets icy for days, Mayor Michelle Wu acknowledged the need to “do a better job” clearing sidewalks during a press conference on Thursday.

1 day ago·Springfield, United States

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Boston Globe

More than 1,200 citations issued to property owners who failed to clear sidewalks in Boston after storm - The Boston Globe

"It is very important for the collective safety of everyone that we remember sidewalks need to be cleared within three hours after the end of a snowfall event," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said.

1 day ago·Boston, United States

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NBC Boston

Boston leaders address climate resilience amid federal funding concerns

Boston has received a lot of financial help from Washington over the years to make the city more resilient to climate change. Some are now wondering if that’ll change as the Trump administration pushes to cut government’s costs. “We want to protect Boston right now, and the benefit-cost ratio to protecting the communities, the businesses, the neighborhoods here, is very positive,” said Brian Swett, the city’s chief climate officer. Mayor Michell…

1 day ago·Boston, United States

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Caught In Dot

Mayor Wu Shares Boston’s Preparations for Climate Emergencies - Caught In Dot

City reinforcing emergency response processes while also implementing long-term resilience plans BOSTON – Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Emergency Preparedness Chief Adrian Jordan, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, and public safety officials shared Boston’s preparations for extreme weather events, including efforts to lower risks with long-term [...] The post Mayor Wu Shares Boston’s Pre…

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A greener life, a greener world

John Kerry – Shame on us for failing to act on climate

David Haigh in conversation with John Kerry. Photo credit: Brand Finance. By Anders Lorenzen John Kerry, the former US Secretary of State and Special Envoy on Climate Change, an army veteran and veteran of US politics now aged 80, took the stage in London today as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Soft Power Index. Kerry took the stage the day after another destabilising move by the Trump Administration in which the US made moves to closer alignme…

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