Striking for Climate!
September 26, 2019
On Friday, September 20, the Sierra Club joined millions of activists around the world to march and strike for our climate. Like many strikes across the globe, the Climate Strike in Boston was organized by high school students who are passionate and...
Boston Calling Decision Sets a Scary Precedent
August 27, 2019
In case you missed it, on August 6th, a jury convicted Ken Brissette, the Boston’s head of tourism, of extortion and conspiracy, and Tim Sullivan, Boston’s head of intergovernmental affairs on a conspiracy charge. Three years ago, a federal judge...
A guide to riding and owning electric micro-mobility in Greater Boston
July 31, 2019
While the U.S. generally lags in the number of people making bicycle trips, and supporting infrastructure, Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods stand out. Cambridge and Somerville individually rank in the top 5 cities with the most bicycle...
Your Renewable Energy Update
July 25, 2019
It’s only a week before the legislature is scheduled to go on August recess. Typically the summer is a slow time at the State House, but we’re working hard to keep pressure on our state policymakers.
Massachusetts Needs Same-Day Voter Registration
June 26, 2019
Massachusetts is currently trying to pass same day voter registration (SDR), and it’s long overdue, considering that our 20-day registration cutoff prevents as many as 170,000 potential voters from participating in elections. Also known as election...
Sierra Club Supports Resilient Culverts & Bridges
June 7, 2019
The Following is a letter by our Executive Committee Secretary and Outings Chair Robert Kearns to the Massachusetts Culvert and Small Bridge Working Group. Robert is a recent graduate of UMass Amherst, a Braintree resident, and a lifelong...
Sustainable Urban Indoor Farming
May 31, 2019
There is a growing movement of sustainable urban agriculture helping to solve one of our most pressing environmental and human health issues. Agriculture across the United States and the world is often practiced in a very unsustainable manner,...
Sierra Club Supports Dark Skies & Starry Nights
May 31, 2019
The following testimony was delivered by Executive Committee Member Robert Kearns to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy during their May 30th hearing on energy efficiency legislation. Robert is a recent graduate of...
Recognizing the Hydrology and Environment of the Boston Area
May 30, 2019
Over the past 3 years, I have noticed the incredible decrease of “Green Areas” and the massive expanse of residential and industrial areas within the Greater Boston area. I can rest reasonably assured that upsurge in residential housing is...
Massachusetts Sierra Club Applauds State ‘GreenWorks’ Initiatives
May 28, 2019
The announcement of over $1 billion in bonds supporting new local climate resilience and mitigation initiatives, including support for microgrids, municipal sustainability coordinators, and electric vehicles is great news for Massachusetts. There...