Working to Build an Interconnected Regional Rail System
April 8, 2021
Faced with the reality of climate change and the vulnerabilities of communities, exacerbated by COVID-19, it is time to create a transportation system for the 21st Century.
Adding Dead Trees to the Long List of Gas Hazards: Gas Leaks Destroy a Precious Community Resource
April 7, 2021
In addition to negative effects on the environment, public health and safety, and the economy, extensive research shows that by killing trees, gas leaks also create indirect threats to our collective well-being.
Spotlight on Boston’s Community Choice Electricity Program
April 6, 2021
Community Choice Electricity (CCE), also known as municipal aggregation, is a way for cities and towns to purchase electricity on behalf of their residents.
Project Update: Municipal Climate Leadership
April 5, 2021
While the Massachusetts state government favors an incremental approach to dealing with the climate crisis and the Trump administration was literally moving in reverse, Massachusetts cities and towns are leading the charge on clean energy and...
Flattening The Climate Curve in Central Mass
April 2, 2021
While the window for early action to prevent the climate crisis has closed, we can seize the opportunity to lessen its impact and prevent further damage by reducing our carbon footprint now.
Community Connections and Advocacy
April 1, 2021
The COVID Pandemic has changed the way we live, play and work. It is a new reality and one that we have adopted out of necessity in which our homes are also our offices, schools, social spaces, and more.
Voting to Save the Climate
March 31, 2021
While 2020 was an incredibly chaotic election, the most impactful change was, of course, the election of Vice President Biden.
Gov. Baker Vetoed Climate Bill (Again), What Happens Next?
February 9, 2021
On Sunday, February 7, Baker (to no one’s surprise) vetoed the bill AGAIN. In the second veto he scaled back a few of his earlier criticisms and instead proposed a series of amendments that would weaken and water down key aspects of the bill.
Introducing the 2021 Executive Committee!
February 1, 2021
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Sierra Club announced the appointment of four new board members to its Executive Leadership Committee. Joining the board for the first time are Kannan Thiruvengadam of East Boston, Yanisa Techagumthorn of Cambridge,...
Don't Incentivize Burning Trees for Electricity!
December 7, 2020
Biomass produces more greenhouse gas emissions per unit of thermal energy produced than fossil fuels. According to the Manomet study, it would take approximately 10 years for emissions to reach parity when biomass replaces natural gas for thermal...