Lenox community workshop addresses sustainable energy options
LENOX – What is the trend in energy usage in Berkshire County, and what can we do to increase energy efficiency and expand clean energy projects like wind and solar? These…
National climate change rally attendees include locals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “All I ever wanted to see is a movement of people to stop climate change, and now I’ve seen it!” declared environmental writer and climate activist Bill…
Riding the winds of change
The U.S. winter tourism and ski industry has already lost $1 billion due to climate change, according to a report released last December by the nonprofit groups Protect Our Winters…
Green Drinks comes to Lenox
LENOX – It may have been $9 taco night, but that is not what drew in the crowd to Firefly on Church Street. Many of the folks gathered there were…
Green breweries in western Massachusetts
From sustainable ski resorts (Jiminy Peak) to an energy-efficient, state-of-the-art computing center, western Massachusetts is becoming a hub for green institutions. The environmental effort has even extended to local brewpubs.…
Documentary provides up-close look at climate change
Imagine massive blocks of ice breaking apart from a glacier, toppling into the chilly seawater beneath. Or picture that glacier shrinking, retreating like a wave after it crashes upon the…
Climate change impacting winter tourism
With seasonal cultural festivals like Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow, summer marks the height of Berkshire County tourism. Yet visitors still flock to the area during the winter to take advantage…
Climate change campaign kicks into high gear
Climate change may have finally entered into the national political discussion in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. But while politicians are at last acknowledging that there is a climate crisis,…