Energy Environment Economy

Biodiversity is incredibly important, and humans are a part of our Earth’s biodiversity. Humans are also the cause of biodiversity loss. This episode discusses the ways in which a utility can both protect biodiversity while also maintaining critical infrastructure that allows us to live rich, full lives. Learn how Eversource maintains corridors and tracks the rich biodiversity across their sites from Lynn Towill, a sustainability professional, and Peter DeFusco, an environmental specialist, both with Eversource.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

Eversource Sustainability: https://www.eversource.com/content/residential/about/sustainability

Where to find Lynn and Pete:

Lynn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-towill-57a7aa163/

Pete’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-defusco-a7627a8b/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

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The podcast continues its focus on Women’s History Month with an episode learning all about the New England Women in Energy and the Environment, a gender-diverse and inclusive community of more than 1,200 active members across New England providing professional development and career opportunities, taking a leadership role in highlighting regional issues, showcasing the achievements of some of the most notable regional and national changemakers, and providing inspiration to countless others through their example.

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Links from the episode:

NEWIEE Homepage: https://newiee.org/

NEWIEE Awards Gala with Keynote Speaker MA Governor Maura Healey: https://newiee.org/event/newiees-13th-annual-awards-gala/

NEWIEE Jobs Board: https://newiee.org/jobs-board/

Where to find Joey Lee:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyleemiranda/

Bio: https://www.rc.com/people/JoeyLeeMiranda.cfm

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

Pam Hall’s 50-year career in the environmental consulting industry was built on her reputation as a consummate professional, passionate leader, and trail blazer. She was the only woman biologist hired at Normandeau in 1971 and by 1988 Pam was the President and CEO of the company, a role she held for over 30 years.

Celebrate Women’s History Month through Pam’s incredible story. Mary Ryan (a trail blazer herself!) interviewed Pam in 2021 as part of Pam’s EBC Lifetime Achievement Award.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EBC Lifetime Achievement Award – past winners: https://ebcne.org/news/award/lifetime-achievement-award/#tab-id-2

Video of Pam’s Interview: https://youtu.be/MHv8_tygjLY

Normandeau Press Release for the EBC Lifetime Achievement Award: https://www.normandeau.com/blog/ebc-honors-former-longtime-normandeau-president-ceo-and-board-chair-pam-hall-with-lifetime-achievement-award

Where to find Pam and Mary:

Pam’s Bio: https://www.normandeau.com/environmental-consulting-leadership-team

Pam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-hall-4261ab2b/

Mary’s Bio: https://www.nutter.com/people-Mary-K-Ryan

Mary’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mktryan/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

Did you know there are waves in the atmosphere? How about rivers? Learn how the climate is changing from Chris Gloninger, meteorologist and Senior Climate Scientist, and Kirk Bosma, Senior Coastal Engineer and Vice President of Innovation, both with Woods Hole Group. We discuss the intersection of meteorology with climate science and how that climate science is translated into real world infrastructure projects.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

NOAA “What is an atmospheric river?” https://www.noaa.gov/stories/what-are-atmospheric-rivers

Fifth National Climate Assessment: https://nca2023.globalchange.gov/

Where to find Chris and Kirk:

Chris’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gloninger-cbm-ccm-83625753/

Kirk’s Bio: https://stonelivinglab.org/team-member/kirk-bosma/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

On this episode we just scratch the surface of the ways sustainability is being integrated into building construction. Elizabeth Murphy, Sustainability Manager with Shawmut Design and Construction, Caroline Murray, Project Executive and Sustainability Manager with Turner Construction Company, and Abby Roberts, Headquarters Sustainability Program Manager also with Turner, all join the episode to talk about embodied carbon, decarbonization, GHG accounting, and more.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts What's Next Innovation Conference & Expo: https://members.agcmass.org/events/details/agc-ma-s-what-s-next-innovation-conference-expo-4233

U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system: https://www.usgbc.org/leed

Sustain.Life “What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions?” https://www.sustain.life/blog/scope-emissions

Where to find Elizabeth, Caroline, and Abby:

Elizabeth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-murphy-cphb-lfa-549452176/

Caroline’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-murray-8520362/

Abby’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-swaim-roberts/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

Education is important! Today’s episode highlights the educational journeys of Abbey Nack, a professional engineer and senior engineer with Epsilon Associates, and Deanna Sassorossi, Principal Sustainability Analyst with EPRI, the Electric Power Research Institute. Abbey and Deanna’s careers were both influenced by their educations, but, as we learn in this episode, there are many other opportunities that can and will influence a career path. This is the last episode in our three-part series highlighting the winners of EBC’s Ascending Leader Award.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Where to find Abbey and Deanna:

Abbey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbegail-h-nack/

Deanna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-sassorossi/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

Today’s episode highlights the critical environmental work of two exceptional professionals: Will Chandler, a project manager and wastewater infrastructure expert with Weston & Sampson, and Lauren Karam, an associate and air quality and climate attorney with Beveridge & Diamond. Together, they delve into their career trajectories and share profound insights into the positive impact of their environmental work. This is the second episode in our three-part series highlighting the winners of EBC’s 2023 Ascending Leader Award.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EPA CERCLA Overview: https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-cercla-overview

Narragansett Bay Commissioner Combined Sewer Overflow (tunnel project): https://www.narrabay.com/programs-and-initiatives/combined-sewer-overflow/

SEC ESG Regulation Pushed to 2024: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/sec-goalposts-on-climate-disclosure-regulation-slide-into-2024

Where to find Lauren and Will:

Lauren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-karam-94851258/

Lauren’s Bio: https://www.bdlaw.com/lauren-m-karam/

Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-chandler-p-e-99425667/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

Nervous to network? Intimidated by a room full of people you don’t know? Brian Drollette, Senior Managing Consultant at Ramboll, and April Doroski, Water Resources and Climate Resilience Specialist at Fuss & O’Neill, share their tips on cultivating meaningful connections within any industry. This is the first in a three-part series highlighting EBC’s 2023 Ascending Leader Award Winners, with each episode providing career advice and insights into the energy and environmental sectors.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

Learn more about April and her work on Episode 08: Wonderful Wetlands: https://ebcne.org/news/podcasts/wonderful-wetlands-with-april-doroski-and-mary-schoell/

Where to find April and Brian:

Brian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdrollette/

Brian’s Bio: https://www.ramboll.com/contact-us/people/6d22d995-aa11-4f4c-a3f6-71c8871ff739

April’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildoroski/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

Connecting Justice, Equity, and The Environment with Kerry Bowie and Dr. David Cash

Kerry Bowie, Founding Director of Browning the Green Space and Managing Director and Founder of Msaada Partners, and Dr. David Cash, EPA Region 1 Administrator, join the podcast to share valuable insights into the profound connections between economic, social, and environmental justice and their collective impact and influence on environmental initiatives. Discover how these leaders envision breaking down barriers and creating opportunities.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

Mass Save Program: https://www.mass.gov/energy-efficiency-for-your-home

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities

Green House Gas Reduction Fund: https://www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund

Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/climate-pollution-reduction-grants

Clearing house of EPA funding resources under BIL and IRA: https://www.epa.gov/invest/epa-funding-announcements-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-and-inflation-re duction-act

Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTACs): https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-thriving-communities-technical-assistance-centers

Overview of First Year of IRA: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-marks-one-year-progress-under-president-bidens-inflation-reduction-act

Revolutionary Power by Shalanda Baker: https://islandpress.org/books/revolutionary-power

Emerald Cities Collaborative's The People's Justice40+ Community Benefit Playbook: https://emeraldcities.org/j40playbook/

Where to find Kerry and David:

Kerry’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-bowie-755281/

David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-cash/

Humans are using the oceans in new and exciting ways and because of that there is a pressing need for as much data as possible. NERACOOS, the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems, collects and provides an enormous amount of met ocean data to inform all kinds of stakeholders about New England’s ocean conditions. This episode dives into that data with Jackie Motyka and Katy Bland from NERACOOS.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

About NERACOOS: https://neracoos.org/about/index.html

Mariner’s Dashboard: https://mariners.neracoos.org

Where to find Jackie and Katy:

Jackie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-motyka-3293aa37/

Katy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-bland-4a713b42/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g