On Climate: The subnational shield: How Massachusetts and Harvard can outlast federal climate retreat

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Published: May 29, 2026

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Harvard needs to take action in order to take advantage of Massachusetts state laws and updated utility frameworks aimed at tackling grid capacity and solar energy integration.

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Invasive Plants Workshop

Hands-on workshop led by Sam Rodgers, Land Steward at Sudbury Valley Trustees.

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Hildreth Elementary School
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Learn how to identify, combat and dispose of common local invasives like burning bush, multiflora rose, bittersweet, knotweed & more. Learn to use the specialized garden tools available to borrow from the Harvard Public Library “Library of Things”.

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Harvard Certified Climate Leader Community

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Why you should consider Black Earth composting service

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Did you know that each year Massachusetts households, businesses, and institutions discard enough garbage that, when compacted, would fill 3,000…
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