By 2050, we could see up to 31 more days over 90° per year!

In both Cities, emissions from buildings make up over 50% of carbon emissions.

Did you know the Waring School in Beverly will be the first independent school in Massachusetts to certify a Passive House building?

The Cities of Beverly and Salem have both committed to 100% renewable energy by 2050. 

Approximately 23% of Beverly’s surface area and 63% of Salem’s surface area is impervious, which includes roads, parking lots, sidewalks and other paved areas.

Private vehicle emissions are 96% of total transportation emissions in Beverly and 97% in Salem.

Both Beverly and Salem have about 17% of their City area as public open space in their communities.

Seniors are more vulnerable to climate threats like extreme heat, especially if they live alone.  In Beverly, 33% seniors live alone, and in Salem, 38%.

On average, each Beverly and Salem resident disposes 1200 pounds of waste each year!