THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022 Page 9 HEAT | FROM Page 6 perative to ensure the equitable health of all communities,” said David Sittenfeld, manager of forums, national collaborations, and current science communication at the Museum of Science. “The Wicked Hot Mystic research, collected by volunteers living in the watershed, will be a powerful tool for cities and towns throughout the Watershed to address the harmful eff ects of extreme heat and improve the vitality of all neighborhoods.” “When blizzards hit Greater Boston, we’re ready. We know what to do to stay safe, and rarely do people die,” said Melanie Gárate, MyRWA’s climate resilience manager. “We need to become a heat wave culture so that individuals and leaders know what to do to keep communities safe during extreme temperatures.” “Racist federal mortgage policies called “redlining” from nearly a century ago led to lasting segregation and economic disinvestment in communities of color,” said Bianca Bowman, climate justice organizer for Gre enRoots. “Public policy led to our BIPOC neighbors being disproportionately in harm’s way, and ongoing racism, disinvestment, and a lack of amenities like trees in these same Environmental Justice communities continue to have a negative impact. Ou r climate policies and investments need to focus on righting these wrongs as heatwaves increasingly characterize Greater Boston’s summers, impacting disenfranchised residents the most.” The Wicked Hot Mystic research builds upon the 2019 Wicked Hot Boston study, led by the Museum of Science in partnership with Northeastern University, CAPA Strategies, and the communities of Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline, as part of a national heat mapping campaign through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For more information on the Wicked Hot Mystic project, visit mos.org/ explore/public-events/wickedhot-mystic About the Museum of Science, Boston Among the world's largest science centers, and one of New England’s most attended cultural institutions, the Museum of Science engages 1.4 million visitors a year to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through interactive exhibits and programs. Nearly an additional 2 million people experience the Museum annually through touring exhibitions, Planetarium productions, and preK – 8 EiE® STEM curricula through the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center. Established in 1830, the Museum is home to such iconic exhibits as the Theater of Electricity, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Mugar Omni Theater. The Museum infl uences formal and informal STEM education through research and national advocacy, as a strong community partner and loyal educator resource, and as a leader in universal design, developing exhibits and programming accessible to all. Learn more mos.org. About the Mystic River Watershed Association The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) was founded in 1972 with a mission to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefi t of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources. Our vision is a vibrant, healthy and resilient Mystic River watershed for the benefi t of all our community members. To achieve this, the Mystic River Watershed Association is protecting water quality, restoring important habitat, building climate resilience, transforming parks and paths, and inspiring youth and community members. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. Union Job Opportunities Info Session July 26th 525 William F. McClellan Hwy, Boston, MA 02128 6-8pm Join us from 6 to 8 pm in the Suffolk Downs Club House to learn about the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs, how to get into a trade, and all the upcoming available opportunities for our community to get involved. The info session will include representatives from unions and current subcontractors on site at Suffolk Downs. Pre-registration is optional. Walk-ins are welcomed. atsuffolkdowns.com
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