Boston Climate Group Fights for Green Buildings

The Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN) is working to make Boston's buildings cleaner and better for the environment. Buildings cause 71% of Boston's pollution because they use fossil fuels for heating and cooling. BCAN helped pass a law called BERDO that requires large buildings to report and reduce their pollution. They're also fighting for other climate laws like project labor agreements that create good jobs while fighting climate change. BCAN has a new director, Hessann Farooqi, who is the first person of color to lead the group in 24 years. The organization runs volunteer programs, advocates for green building codes, and pushes for policies that help both the environment and workers. They celebrate wins like getting funding for affordable green homes and passing regulations that will make Boston's buildings carbon-neutral. BCAN shows how local groups can make real change by organizing people and pushing for smart policies.