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Honoring Black Climate Leaders During Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the profound contributions of black scientists, advocates, and leaders in the fight against climate change.
Here are just a few climate leaders. Their work continues to inspire and drive meaningful change. Let’s take this opportunity to learn from their leadership and reflect on how we can support a more just and sustainable future.
| | Dr. Warren M. Washington was an internationally recognized expert on atmospheric science and climate. For more than five decades, he led research that used computer models to forecast how fossil fuel emissions were warming the planet. | | |
Steve Curwood is Executive Producer and Host of Living on Earth, which airs on more than 300 National Public Radio affiliates in the U.S. Curwood shared the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service as part of the Boston Globe's education team.
| | Mary Skelton Roberts is the CEO of Philanthropy Massachusetts. Her climate contributions include the Climate Beacon Project (where she remains a Senior Advisor), and was Senior Vice President of the U.S. Energy Foundation, a national intermediary focused on climate and clean energy. | |   | Voices for Climate Action | |   | |
Net Zero Takeaways
Leading the way for a thriving, sustainable future
Watch Senator Susan Moran's video as she shares her vision for Cape Cod's future. She emphasizes the importance of uniting to advocate for bold climate action, strengthen coastal resilience and implement sustainable solutions that protect our unique region. With increasing environmental challenges, Senator Moran highlights the need for collaborative efforts among residents, policymakers and local organizations to ensure Cape Cod remains a thriving, resilient home for generations to come.
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Sign Up for Free Energy Coaching with Cape Light Compact
Not sure where to start on your Energy Efficiency or Home Decarbonization Journey? Sign up for a half-hour virtual or in-person Energy Coaching session. Energy Coaching sessions are designed to help consumers who:
- Are unsure where to start with utilizing Energy Efficiency programs
- Need help evaluating which program or financing options to take advantage of
- Want help navigating the next steps of a program you have already started
- Need help prioritizing which recommendations from their energy assessment they should do first.
If you choose an in-person appointment, it will be held at the Compact office at 261 Whites Path, Unit 4, in South Yarmouth.
| | Energy coaching sessions are not intended to replace a Home Energy Assessment or a consultation with an HVAC professional. | | |
Engage, Inform, Inspire
Social Media for Climate & Community
Webinar coming this spring
Social media is one of the most powerful tools for climate action—are you using it effectively? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for nonprofits, climate advocates, and change-makers. We’ll cover strategy, engagement tips, smartphone-friendly content, AI insights, and more.
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Call for Earth Day Event Submissions
Deadline for submissions: April 10th
As we approach Earth Day, a global celebration of environmental consciousness, we invite you to submit your Earth Day events! Whether it's a community clean-up, tree planting, or an educational workshop, we want to hear about it. By sharing your Earth Day activities, you not only inspire others to take action but also contribute to a growing network of individuals committed to preserving our planet.
Submitting your event is easy – just provide a brief description of your event, title, date, time and location, along with any graphics you would like us to use.
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Host on the Coast!
Deadline to apply: June 1
Interested in housing a student who is doing real, impactful work to support sustainable and affordable housing on Cape Cod? The Massachusetts Housing and Climate Innovation Center is looking for residents to host Housing and Climate All-Stars for 8-weeks (starting mid-June through mid-August) this summer while they undertake projects to improve climate resilience, environmental sustainability and affordability in our Cape Cod communities.
Host families will receive a stipend of $150/week to offset costs.
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Climate Change: What Homeowners Should Know & What They Can Do
March 25 | Snow Library, Orleans
Cape Cod, jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, faces significant threats from climate change, but there are solutions, and you can be part of them. Join the Orleans and Harwich Climate Action Networks, the Eastham Climate Action Committee, and Shelly McComb, Coastal Resilience Specialist for Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Sea Grant, to explore local and global coastal challenges. Shelly, with a background in environmental and sustainability studies, works directly on coastal resilience planning and will share practical strategies for strengthening our communities.
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Climate Change's Impact on Homeowners Insurance
Climate change is driving extreme weather, causing massive home damage and soaring insurance costs. Insurers are withdrawing from high-risk areas like Florida, California, and Cape Cod or hiking premiums, leaving many uninsured.
With companies strictly assessing risk, the crisis highlights the need for urgent climate action. Government-backed FAIR plans provide last-resort coverage, but the real solution lies in cutting carbon emissions and mitigating disasters.
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We depend upon the generosity of our stakeholders to conduct our work. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
| | We welcome climate news from your home, school, business, town, faith community, or organization. Please submit your news, events, or article ideas to info@capecodclimate.org. | | | | |
