Joint Rule 10: What happened to our priorities?
February 20, 2024
Prepared by Jess Nahigian, Sierra Club Massachusetts State Political Director
With support from Veena Dharmaraj, Celeste Venolia, Alan Gordon, Clint Richmond
It’s that time of year when people in Eastern Massachusetts still hold...
Why We Need the Zero Carbon Renovation Fund ("ZCRF")
February 9, 2024
By Paul Dale
Buildings are the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Massachusetts, responsible for 35% of statewide emissions in 2020. “Given the complexity and diversity of the Massachusetts buildings sector...
Chasing Warmth: The Burden of Energy Costs
February 8, 2024
This is the story of a family of four living in Gloucester. They recently moved into a new home and have been grappling with the extreme cost of energy.
Review of Plastic Bag Regulation in 2023
January 18, 2024
by Clint Richmond, Conservation Chair
As of the end of the 2023, there were 162 cities and towns with bag regulations representing almost 70% of the state's population. The list can be found on the chapter's main plastic bag web page....
Call to Action: MA Cities and Towns Should Oppose Private Jet Hangar Expansion
January 8, 2024
By Paul Dale
Private jets are the most carbon-intensive form of travel per passenger, catering to the ultra-wealthy. They are referred to as super-emitters.
We are looking for volunteers to lead a local campaign in their town or...
Municipal Reforestation Act Interview with Marilyn Ray Smith
December 20, 2023
By Mallorie Barber
Background
Marilyn Ray Smith is a Brookline resident and tree lover. She is on the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance board and is a park advisor for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. At her first meeting as a park...
Greater Boston Municipal Climate Leader Summit
December 20, 2023
By Sam Lambert
On the evening of December 7th, we were joined by a fantastic panel of climate leaders and municipal elected, staff, and volunteers at the First Parish Church in Malden. Malden City Councilor Carey McDonald, Newton Energy...
We need you! Plymouth Schedules Townwide Election on Nip Ban for Jan 13
December 14, 2023
By Art Desloges and Vick Mohanka
During the October Plymouth Town Meeting, our elected Town Meeting Members voted to prohibit the sale of alcohol in bottles of 100mL or less (aka “Nip Ban”). The Massachusetts Chapter of the Sierra Club...
In plain language: the “Beyond Gas” decision and what it means for climate justice in Mass
December 8, 2023
The Beyond Gas decision in Massachusetts and what it means for the future of climate justice in Massachusetts
Environmental Justice Denied to Community Surrounding Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
December 6, 2023
By Art Desloges
In the process of decommissioning the Plymouth Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Holtec International, the decommissioning company, must dispose of 1.1 million gallons of water containing radionuclides and other...