Reflections on Elections
November 7, 2018
Dear Friends,
We can breathe again! The election in Massachusetts and nationally resulted in a marked uptick in climate champions and allies joining the ranks of our legislative bodies.
Our Massachusetts Sierra Club’s political committee...
The IPCC's Special Report On Global Warming of 1.5°C
November 6, 2018
By Ryan Hagen, Founder, Crowdsourcing Sustainability
Created by Jon Kudelka
You may have seen some headlines about a big climate change report recently from the IPCC. It’s important enough that I read through the 30-...
MA Climate Newsletter - October 2018
November 5, 2018
In this edition of the Climate newsletter read how two Central Massachusetts communities successfully roll out the HeatSmart Pilot Program and much more.
Thoughts on Merrimack Valley Gas Disaster
October 9, 2018
As we face this crisis together, let’s not repeat our mistakes from last century. Let’s build an equitable 21st century renewable energy economy: rethinking our fuel sources, how that energy is delivered, how the costs are shared, and how we can all...
MA Climate Newsletter -September 2018
September 27, 2018
The purpose of the Climate Leadership newsletter is to features stories of environmental and climate action in Massachusetts. It provides a platform to highlight work being done by cities, climate leaders, and local groups in communities across the...
MA Local Climate Newsletter - August 2018
August 29, 2018
Welcome to the first edition of the Climate Leadership newsletter from the Massachusetts Sierra Club, with updates on local environmental, clean energy, and climate action from communities across the Commonwealth.
“Leaving the Carbon Economy” tells Sue Butler’s story
August 14, 2018
The Albany, NY chapter of the Sierra Club recently hosted MA Sierra Club member Sue Butler, at an evening presentation, “Eco-Chat: Sustainable You, Sustainable Me,” which included a screening of the film,” Leaving the Carbon Economy” and a very...
Mass Legislature Passes Weak Energy Compromise Bill
August 2, 2018
Last night, on the final day of the legislative session, the Massachusetts House and Senate passed a clean energy compromise bill. While this bill does make some incremental positive changes, such as a small annual increase the Renewable Portfolio...
The MA Senate Energy Omnibus Bill: What You Need to Know
June 28, 2018
The Massachusetts Senate passed an ambitious energy omnibus bill on Thursday, June 14, compiling several pieces of legislation that would keep Massachusetts on track to meet its 2050 greenhouse gas reduction goal: reducing emissions to 80% below...
Revitalizing Ecosystems
March 31, 2018
On a bright and early Saturday morning, Harvard’s Geological Lecture hall was filled with energetic and eager faces ready to learn. With a great program ahead, the seats were filled with people with thoughtful questions and an open mind ready to...