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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Energy Transformation Updates from the Towns

A few updates from the island towns regarding Energy Transformation projects and initiatives:
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