Power Shift 2013 – FRIDAY

Energy Action Coalition

Scheduled for Oct 18, 2013

Global Climate Change http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre130
Environmental Justice http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre145
Environment Ethics http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre120

BRA approves Allston development plan | Harvard Gazette

http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/10/bra-approves-allston-development-plan/

Vote lets Harvard’s effort move ahead. October 18, 2013

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By Alvin Powell, Harvard Staff Writer

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) unanimously approved Harvard’s 10-year development plan in Allston last night, giving the initial green light to seven new building projects and two major renovations.

The approval of an institutional master plan (IMP) covers three new buildings and one renovation at Harvard Business School (HBS), a 200-room hotel and conference center on Western Avenue, a mixed-use institutional building on the site of the former Charlesview apartments, renovations to the Soldiers Field Park graduate student housing, a major renovation of and addition to Harvard Stadium, and a new home for Harvard basketball. While the approval establishes zoning guidelines for the projects contained in the IMP, each project will have to undergo further review.

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Global Climate Change http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre130
Environmental Justice http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre145
Environment Ethics http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre120

Boston Waterfront News 10/18/2013

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TBHA educates, advocates and celebrates to achieve our vision of a Boston Harbor that connects coastal communities from Winthrop to Hull where the waterfront is both a lively destination for cultural and recreational offerings and a robust center of maritime economic activities. Boston Harbor’s waterfront provides a gathering place and welcoming front yard for everyone. Our people and places are prepared for a rising sea, living with it where possible, protecting or retreating where necessary.

mail | tbha.org | 617-482-1722 x102

Global Climate Change http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre130
Environmental Justice http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre145
Environment Ethics http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre120

Cities and Climate Change Leadership – Online Free Course

http://einstitute.worldbank.org/ei/course/cities-and-climate-change-leadership
Course

Apply to join Course by completing this form by 21 October

This e-learning course discusses how cities and urban regions can lead climate actions and mainstream climate mitigation and adaptation into their development plans. Its overall objective is to encourage city leaders and decision makers to undertake climate actions suitable to local needs. Specifically, the course will provide practical knowledge and skills to:

• integrate appropriate climate actions into city-wide agendas;
• apply proven tools and methodologies to identify the best course of climate action planning;
• facilitate collaboration with different stakeholders and partners in planning and implementing climate actions; and
• utilize policy, financial and technical instruments available within and outside administrative boundaries in designing and implementing timely climate actions.

This course is unique in that it covers all aspects of climate action by cities, including both adaptation and mitigation planning, at every stage—from surveying and visioning to strategic planning and implementation. Each lesson includes multimedia and interactive learning elements, and links to some of the most helpful documents, websites, city networks and international sources of expertise. Optional video clips are offered throughout, providing opportunities to learn directly from experienced city officials and world class experts

Global Climate Change http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre130
Environmental Justice http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre145
Environment Ethics http://courses.dce.harvard.edu/~envre120

Former Agriculture Committee chair to lobby for Monsanto

E120, e145, food-matters,