East Boston is a haven for constantly evolving history. Affectionately called Eastie, the neighborhood’s first language is slowly becoming Spanish, as the area is transformed into a cultural hub for Hispanic and Latinx immigrants in Boston. To be quite honest, the city is starting to look more like Medellín, Colombia.

The Old South Church in Boston was filled with a crowd of approximately 50 as Environment Massachusetts hosted a panel Monday night to discuss the importance of renewable energy and the urgency of...