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When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change, every little bit helps – including the steps you can take to be sustainable at home. Learn how to do your part by recycling, composting, and urban farming, as well as conserving energy and taking steps to prepare for flooding.

E-cargo bikes help City staff maintain our urban canopy. During droughts and heat waves, E-cargo bikes transport equipment across Cambridge to water trees. Purchasing three new E-cargo bikes would expand the City’s ‘water-by-bike’ program.

Learn about the history of Fresh Pond Reservation and what the future holds for one of Cambridge’s most well-loved open spaces.

The City has significantly increased the number of trees it plants annually. The City collects and recycles more than 9,000 tons of materials annually. By stopping food waste from going to a landfill, we prevent greenhouse gas emissions.

Learn about the draft Phase 3 Regulations for the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance.

The City and broader region was previously in a Level 2 - Significant Drought before being elevated to a Level 3 – Critical Drought last week.

Cambridge Fire Hydrants map.

Get help lowering your monthly bills, planning all‑electric upgrades, and choosing clean, affordable electricity. Use this page to explore free services, rebates, and practical steps that make your home or building more efficient, climate‑friendly, and comfortable.

Application to submit when applying for a Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit

Combined Sewer Overflow Control Measures to Improve Water Quality of Alewife Brook and Charles River