Ephemeral Rest
June 16, 2025
By Sam Lambert.
Ephemeral. It’s a word that has captured a significant amount of my attention for the better part of two months. It’s one of those words that is common enough that it doesn’t raise eyebrows, but unique enough to catch your ear if...
The Governor's Energy Bill - a disappointing policy list
May 16, 2025
By Jess NahigianAfter a winter of high energy bills, the Governor promised that she would address rising costs in an energy affordability bill. On Monday, that long-awaited energy bill arrived. And in a moment when decision-makers are floundering in...
Testifying in Support of the Bean New Deal
May 14, 2025
On Monday, Monday, May 5, 2025, the Massachusetts Chapter testified in front of the Joint Committee on Higher Education in support of S.922, An Act relative to the Bean New Deal. The following is a transcript of that testimony. By...
Building the Foundation Together
May 2, 2025
By Sam LambertWhen I was younger, I would often listen to my aunty tell stories of her adventures. She was fiercely anti-war growing up in the time of Vietnam and often traveled to protests. I recall saying, more than once, that I wish I...
Support Clean Energy AND Tax Revenue for Everett!
April 7, 2025
By Sam LambertEverett has played a major role in delivering energy to the New England region for nearly a century and until last year, was home to one of the country’s longest running power plants, the Mystic Generating Station. The...
Announcing our 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities
March 3, 2025
By Jess Nahigian The further we progress into 2025, the clearer it becomes that the Massachusetts legislature must prioritize ACTION. In the face of federal threats to things like clean energy and national parks, our hope for...
Making the Switch to Electric Driving
January 28, 2025
By Sam Lambert
As winter break approached, I knew that I had one major chore that needed to be tackled… My vehicle lease was coming to its end and I had to make a decision. I wanted to explore my options, but monthly payment was my...
Outing Reflection: A Walden Walk to Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere
December 23, 2024
By Tyler Aprati
The soft crunch of orange leaves and crisp fall air were potent as we walked silently through Walden Woods on our way to the pond. The group, around 30 strong, ranged from curious citizens eager to hear about...
Summary of S.2967
November 19, 2024
by Jess Nahigian, State Political Director, jess.nahigian@sierraclub.org
With thanks to John Prusinski from Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Caitlin Peale Sloan from Conservation Law Foundation, and Dan Friedman, Sarah Krame, and Amelia...
Fight or Flight
November 18, 2024
By Sam Lambert
On Friday evening, just as the sun set, my eyes started to tear. The constant scratch in my throat escalated to a burn. Red lights pulsed through my windows as the constant thrum of helicopter blades overhead settled...
