Last week’s storm gave Boston a little taste of the bitter circumstances in Puerto Rico.  We ask how the island can be rebuilt in a sustainable model, especially with the departure of Whitefish Energy Holdings. On a different island, New Zealand considers offering a home to climate refugees. Back in Boston, we consider the implications of a hurricane in Boston proper. Listen in.

Reading List

• Power outage in MA
• PR Governor is frustrated
• FBI looking at Whitefish
• Who makes the plan to rebuild PR energy grid
•  New Zealand to provide climate refugee status
•  Health effect of climate change
• MIT "Think or Swim" video

Events

• MCAN's tour of Wind Turbines in Kingston MA Nov 4, 10AM
• HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre