Announcing New Chapter Director Vick Mohanka
March 18, 2024
We, at the Massachusetts Sierra Club, are delighted to share that the chapter Executive Committee voted unanimously in support of Vick Mohanka as its New Chapter Director.
Surviving the Summer Heat in Boston
March 12, 2024
This story comes from a woman renting an apartment in Dorchester.
Los programas de ahorro energético no llegan a las comunidades aisladas en inglés como la nuestra
March 11, 2024
Esta historia la comparte una pareja hispana que vive en East Boston y hablan poco inglés. East Boston es una comunidad mayoritariamente de inmigrantes latinos. / This story is shared by a limited-English speaking couple living in East Boston....
The Challenge of Warming a Home with Fuel Oil
March 1, 2024
This story is shared by a young couple renting in Medford, Massachusetts.
The State Needs to Push Back on the Utility Rate Increases
February 29, 2024
Retired Professor Living in an Apartment in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The Discount Rate is Not Enough On Social Security
February 21, 2024
This story is shared by an artist in his 60s in Waltham, MA.
70 Municipal Officials Sign Letter to the Governor in Support of School Bus Electrification
February 21, 2024
Every year, 8,000 school buses transport over 400,000 Massachusetts students to school. These diesel powered buses create harmful air pollution and contribute to climate change, yet they serve as the primary mode of transportation for students every...
Joint Rule 10: What happened to our priorities?
February 20, 2024
Prepared by Jess Nahigian, Sierra Club Massachusetts State Political DirectorWith support from Veena Dharmaraj, Celeste Venolia, Alan Gordon, Clint Richmond It’s that time of year when people in Eastern...
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.