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  • signed up on Who's Delaying Climate Action in MA? 2021-04-25 11:15:52 -0400

    Who's Delaying Climate Action in MA?

    Earlier this year, Brown University released a bombshell report that identified the forces working against climate action in Massachusetts. 

    We are thrilled to welcome Researchers Trevor Culhane, Galen Hall, and J Timmons Roberts, as well as Rep. Mike Connolly to answer the question everyone is asking: Who's Delaying Climate Action in MA?


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  • signed Press the MA legislature to pass the Next-Gen Roadmap Climate Bill (again!) by January 29th 2021-01-26 11:54:19 -0500
    We trust the moratorium on dirty biomass is still in the bill?

    Press the MA legislature to pass the Next-Gen Roadmap Climate Bill (again!) by January 29th

    Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the Next-Generation Roadmap Climate Bill. Among other excuses, his reasons—and our responses—include:

    • The bill would halt new construction of affordable housing. In reality, energy efficient homes cost the same or less than those using gas, save money over time, and improve health by reducing indoor pollution. Baker’s stance is supported by the real estate lobby, but opposed by advocates for affordable housing.
    • The bill is too ambitious in seeking 50 percent reduction in climate pollution by 2030; he prefers a goal of 45 percent reduction, and less frequent monitoring of progress made. As the climate crisis intensifies, the Commonwealth’s actions need to be more aggressive, not less. 
    • He complained about the Roadmap’s new Stretch Building Codes for clean energy, even though they are featured in his own plan. 
    • The bill is weak on environmental justice. Actually, the Roadmap bill is a good start on justice issues, and environmental justice advocates are united in their support.
    • The Roadmap bill does not address climate resilience. This is accurate, but not a justification for vetoing an otherwise substantial and beneficial bill. Climate groups stand ready to work with the Governor on climate resilience funding.
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    The climate bill has already been re-filed in the legislature.

    Sign the petition to press the legislature to quickly pass the same Next-Generation Roadmap bill again, without amendments, and, if necessary, to override Governor Baker’s veto.

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  • commented on Renewable Cities 2020-10-25 18:56:33 -0400
    What ever you do don’t make the mistake of believing wood biomass is clean & renewable energy. Burning wood is most assuredly dirty and in the Climate Crisis trees are not truly renewable in the time frame we are faced with. Onward!

  • signed Petition - Don't Do It, Charlie! 2016-02-18 10:51:10 -0500
    No more Taxachusetts/No new fracking pipeline!

    Tell Governor Baker: Don't Bill Us for New Pipelines

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    Tell Governor Baker: Don't Bill Us for New Pipelines

    Sign our petition to tell Governor Baker that you oppose his plan to make electricity customers pay for new gas pipelines!

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     Dear Governor Baker:

    Your Department of Public Utilities has moved forward with a proposal to pay for new gas pipelines by adding a charge to our monthly electricity bills. But ratepayers should not be saddled with costs that have always been borne by gas companies in the past.

    PLUS: Attorney General Healey’s recently released study shows that we don’t even need new pipelines! By investing in clean energy and energy efficiency, we can ensure reliability while keeping costs down and meeting the state’s mandated goals for reducing climate pollution.

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