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greenhouse gas emissions
Any gas that has the property of absorbing infrared radiation emitted from Earth's surface and reradiating it back to Earth's surface contributes to the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor are the most important greenhouse gases. If we want our city to be resilient in the face of climate change and arrive at our net-zero goal by 2050, we need to accelerate decarbonization
Decarbonization
Means the reduction of carbon. Precisely meant is converting to an economic system that sustainably reduces and compensates for carbon dioxide emissions (CO₂). The long-term goal is to create a CO₂-free global economy. by ensuring existing large buildings reach net-zero carbon emissions. I will update the BERDO
BERDO
The Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance requires Boston’s large- and medium-sized buildings to report their annual energy and water use. It further requires facilities to complete a significant energy savings action or energy assessment every five years. ordinance to include the use of alternative compliance payments to subsidize small businesses, landlords, and Boston Housing Authority buildings to retrofit their facilities and get to net zero.
Pounds per Square Inch
The pressure resulting from a force of one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch. Measures how hard gas is moving through the pipeline. natural gas pipeline and a crushed stone quarry, which puts a 30-block radius of the neighborhood within a deadly blast zone without an adequate safety plan. We need to ensure that families, children, schools, and businesses in this community are safe. This requires transparent reporting on air quality, heat release mapping, and the results of the safety procedures already in place. I am currently working with local community members to engage the Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Fire Department, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to ensure we have all the information necessary to create a safety plan that fits the need.
A robust green jobs initiative could expand employment opportunities for our youth and our residents who face barriers to employment. By implementing a paid training program, we can create work that will revitalize the neighborhoods these Bostonians call home through green infrastructure installation, climate-resilient design, natural spaces restoration, and community engagement. My support for Councilor Michelle Wu’s proposal to ban the use of Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) for determination of eligibility for municipally supported jobs programs will ensure that these programs are delivered equitably.
Boston needs to prioritize road designs that benefit the environment and work for people walking, biking, driving, and using mobility devices. Making our neighborhoods safer and more walkable will positively impact our local economy and air quality by increasing foot traffic and reducing carbon emissions from transportation, which make up 30% of total emissions statewide. The city’s plan to redesign Centre Street in West Roxbury is sound and balances the needs of the business community and abutting neighborhoods while prioritizing pedestrian safety. I will work to move this plan forward and collaborate with residents to determine the need for similar measures across the district.
Woonerfs
A woonerf is a living street focused on shared space between pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists. They incorporate traffic-calming measures and low speed limits. and to develop an implementation plan involving Main Streets and the Offices of Arts & Culture and Neighborhood Services.
Every dollar invested in a community garden yields around $6 in produce, or between $500 and $2,000 worth of fresh produce per family annually. I will work in conjunction with the Trustees, who currently manage 56 gardens across Boston, to explore where vacant lots can be converted into public community gardens in District 6.
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