ACE MV is Advancing Green Jobs
Alex Bullen Coutts, the Executive Director of ACE MV, joined the organization at a crucial time as it was nearing the end of its third cycle of funding. Under her leadership, ACE MV has secured an Equity Planning and Capacity Grant aimed at advancing green jobs and infrastructure, with a particular focus on HVAC technicians, […]
Climate Change and Tick-Borne Illness
The connection between climate change and the rise in tick-borne illnesses, such as Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS), is becoming increasingly evident. Climate change is altering ecosystems, extending warmer seasons, and creating more hospitable environments for ticks. As global temperatures rise, ticks are thriving in areas previously too cold for them, expanding their geographic range. This […]
The Values of Biochar
Biochar is a key to climate change resilience. Through an MV Vision Fellowship with the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, Maggie Craig is investigating the benefits of biochar, which is charcoal made by baking wood in a low-oxygen environment . Maggie gave a presentation recently at a Vision Fellowship community gathering. We learned all about the benefits […]
Home Insurance and Climate Change
The Martha’s Vineyard Times reported last week on what we all know to be true – that “several mainstream providers of home insurance are pulling coverage for the Island” because they “are finding it more lucrative to abstain from coverage in areas that are at risk of flooding, high winds, or fires, leaving smaller agencies […]
Martha’s Vineyard Public Food Forest Plan
The MVC has partnered with landscape designer and MV Vision Fellow, Mary Sage Napolitan, to secure a grant through the MA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program to create a Public Food Forest Plan for the island. Public, perennial food forests (diverse, layered plantings of food producing trees, shrubs, and perennials that mimic the structure of a […]
Renewable Energy Career Pathways Lead to Economic Resilience
Vineyard Power is working on a few initiatives to encourage career pathways in renewable energy. A sustainable workforce in climate-positive industries is key to building economic resilience. Here are some updates from Vineyard Power: In other Economic Resilience news, the MVC drafted an initial analysis to identify funding needs and potential sustainable finance mechanisms that […]
Implementation Actions from the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
In February 2024, the MVC released a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to promote resilience, adaptation, and response across Dukes County. See below for updates about implementation actions:
Updates from Vineyard Power and Cape Light Compact
We are so lucky to have two amazing community organizations that specialize in Energy Transformation, Vineyard Power and the Cape Light Compact (CLC). Have a look at some of the progress they’re making:
