Capricorn Consulting

05/24/2021

Here's the most interesting public policy and environmental policy news we've read over the last month.

Here’s the best of what we’ve read over the last month. “Banks determine, manage and mitigate the risk of lending. Along with asset managers, they can stoke a market for risky debts or shun borrowers and projects they deem undesirable. This power has been harnessed by social movements in the p...

05/19/2021

We work each day for a better Boston. Today, we're proud to release our new report: Public Transportation as a Public Good: Policy options for improving mobility and equity in Boston.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the city’s challenges, including inequity in transportation, income, and affordable housing. The recovery presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink public services and reimagine the role that city government plays in creating a fairer and more just Boston.

Our analysis summarizes the limitations of existing public transportation infrastructure and the MBTA's service delivery model, assesses a range of alternative policy options, and presents recommendations for a set of changes that would improve equitable access to transit.

We hope that Mayor Kim Janey and all of the 2021 mayoral candidates will embrace our recommendations as part of their transportation platforms and policies as they work to shape the future of Boston.

A report on public transportation in Boston, its limitations, available policy options, and recommendations

04/30/2021

Here's the best of what we've read over the last month.

Here’s the best of what we’ve read over the last month. “The new law, "An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy," represents the most significant update to climate policy in the Commonwealth since the landmark 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act . And wit

04/22/2021

An reminder: personal responsibility is important and you should be proud of everything you do to reduce waste and lower your own emissions. But! We have to hold governments and corporations accountable and push them to take action. You can really make every day Earth Day by voting, contacting your elected officials, letting your favorite brands know they need to do more than greenwashing, supporting environmental justice work, and advocating for the rights of indigenous communities. Every action you take gets us a step closer to a cleaner, safer, more stable, and more just world.

03/28/2021

Here's the best of what we've read over the last month.

Here’s the best of what we’ve read over the last month. “Sisai began supplementing his income from the fish market by selling trinkets near the tourist resorts in the evenings.’Sibijan deben,’ he said in Mandinka, one of the region’s major languages. The phrase refers to the shade cast b...

01/26/2021

Here's the best of what we've read over the last month.

Here’s the best of what we’ve read over the last month. “Climate change and its enormous human migrations will transform agriculture and remake the world order — and no country stands to gain more than Russia.” — How Russia Wins the Climate Crisis ( The New York Times ) “More significa...

01/20/2021

We’re looking forward to the inauguration and the opportunity it brings to advance policies that will benefit all Americans. The new administration won’t solve all (or even many) of the challenges we face, but we’ll have partners in the White House and in Congress who care about people and who genuinely want to solve problems. That’s a big deal. We must work with them and continue pushing them to enact progressive policies as quickly as possible. There is no time to waste. Let’s enjoy the day and then get back to work.

12/31/2020

Have you resolved to shop sustainably in 2021? Check out our guide to ethical and sustainable fashion.

The following brands, designers, and retailers are committed to environmental sustainability and/or ethical production.

12/31/2020

12/29/2020

Here’s the best of what we’ve read over the last month.
📷: Oliver Cole

Here’s the best of what we’ve read over the last month. “How the Nature Conservancy, the world’s biggest environmental group, became a dealer of meaningless carbon offsets.” — These Trees Are Not What They Seem ( Bloomberg Green ) “Incoming President Joe Biden’s choice to lead the NE...

12/18/2020

Driven by immediate impacts and long-term risks, cities are enacting concrete plans and implementing bold policy ideas to combat climate change.

Driven by immediate impacts and long-term risks, cities are enacting concrete plans and implementing bold policy ideas to combat climate change.

12/09/2020

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris plan to prioritize climate change and the environment. What can they accomplish and what stands in their way?
📷: Rom Matibag

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris plan to prioritize climate change and the environment. What can they accomplish and what stands in their way?