On Climate: The house that changed—one decision at a time
I’ve known Bill and Susan Holcomb for years. Our kids went to school together, and in a town the size of Harvard, you come…
On Climate: Opting in to the state’s new loan program would help residents afford energy upgrades
Climate goals can sometimes feel distant. We hear about goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, but for most of us in Harvard, the…
On Climate – The subnational shield: How Massachusetts and Harvard can outlast federal climate retreat
Climate action in Massachusetts has become subnational, out of necessity. It’s codified in state statutes, which can’t be undone by federal mandates or executive…
On Climate — The high cost of topping off: Comparing gas-powered and electric vehicles
We have two cars in our family: a Mustang Mach-E EV and a 2015 BMW X1. We primarily use the X1 to take our…
On Climate: Turning away from science is a costly mistake; our response matters
Rescinding the endangerment finding isn’t a way to eliminate bureaucracy, as our government has claimed. It’s a moral and scientific failure. In 2009, the…
On Climate: In 2025 U.S. climate policy, 2 + 2 = 5
As many of you probably know, the equation 2 + 2 = 5 was first popularized by George Orwell in his novel “1984.” The…
On Climate: The 10 breakthroughs forging a net-zero future
As the U.S. federal government disinvests in most forms of clean energy, the rest of the world is moving on from fossil fuels. Here…
On Climate: Inside the race to save America’s climate data
Since my column last month on the climate repercussions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a number of readers have asked what they…
On Climate: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other climate setbacks
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law this summer, contained numerous provisions, but its most significant changes were in the area of…
On Climate: New seasonal electricity rate will make clean heating more affordable to Harvard residents
Some good news: Starting in November 2025, Harvard residents will gain access to a new, lower electricity rate, making switching to heat pumps more…
