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Friends,



Are you a climate voter? You're not alone.



As the effects of climate change become increasingly difficult to ignore, the climate voter ([link removed]) is on track to become one of the fastest growing electoral demographics. In 2016, just roughly 2% of voters listed climate change as their top priority. In 2019, 12% of voters were most concerned about climate, and 42% of all registered voters considered climate change "very important."



Politicians are paying attention. Many of the 2020 presidential candidates devoted considerable time to promoting their climate plans. A few weeks ago, the MA State House advanced a bill creating a roadmap to a carbon neutral Massachusetts—an important step, though it didn't go far enough ([link removed]) . And just yesterday, Michelle Wu released a Green New Deal plan for Boston. ([link removed])



We have the power. The Environmental Voter Project ([link removed]) believes climate conscious citizens can become a key voting bloc whose influence rivals the NRA. Together, we can demand that action be taken to create a sustainable society before it's too late. Keep scrolling for ways you can get involved with 350 Mass’s fight for a better future.



In solidarity,



Sam Payne

350 Mass Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist





** TOMORROW: Panel on Climate Change and our Local Waterways

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Hosted by CREW (Communities Responding to Extreme Weather), this virtual event is a discussion of climate change and its impacts on our local waters, communities, and ecosystems. Hear panelists from the event's partners: Charles River Watershed Association, Mystic River Watershed Association, Mass Audubon, and UMass Lowell. Learn more and register here. ([link removed]) Wed, Aug 19, 6-7:15 pm.





** Other 350 Mass News

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We Need Your Photos: Do you have photos of 350 Mass members in action? We're looking for images to use on the new 350 Mass website. Please email them to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Thanks so much!



Virtual Community Panel Discussion—Boston Green New Deal and Just Recovery: Join us for a community launch event to talk about a municipal Green New Deal & Just Recovery for Boston, featuring a virtual panel discussion with community leaders and activists. Register here. ([link removed]) Thu, Aug 20, 6:30-7:30 pm.



Write a Letter to the Editor: There has never been a better time to take part in 350 Mass' Letters to the Editor (LTE) team. Want to join? Email Alan Palm, Director of Organizing at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to find out more. Our members have a great success rate in getting letters published!

Read 350 Mass member Anna Gooding-Call's letter in the Salem News: Time to Remake the Power Grid ([link removed]) and three letters from our members Sue Donaldson, Deborah Hoffman, and Jonathan Quint thoroughly debunking the pro-gas op-ed in theBoston Herald! ([link removed])





** Other Climate Movement News

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Iconic Sign Reads Climate Justice Now: On August 10, activists from Extinction Rebellion covered up part of the Citgo sign with a banner that read Climate Justice Now. Read more about this action in a Boston.com story. ([link removed])





** Solidarity Opportunities

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Call Your Legislators for Housing Stability: The legislative session has been extended in Massachusetts, and there are key housing justice bills that haven't yet received a vote. Use this automatic calling tool ([link removed]) to call your legislators and help prevent tens of thousands of evictions. If your rep co-sponsored An Act to Guarantee Housing Stability During the COVID-19 Emergency and Recovery (H.4878/S.2831), ask them to request that Speaker of the House Robert Deleo and Senate President Karen Spilka schedule an immediate vote. Send a follow-up email here. ([link removed])

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** About Better Future Project and 350 Mass

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Better Future Project (BFP) ([link removed]) builds grassroots power to advance a rapid transition beyond fossil fuels. 350 Mass ([link removed]) is Better Future Project's volunteer-led climate action network.



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Questions? Email Alan Palm, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Upcoming Node Meetings

All are welcome! Use the password 350ma.



Allston-Brighton

Mon, Aug 31, 6:30-8 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Berkshires

Wed, Aug 19, 6-8 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Boston

Tue, Aug 25, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Cambridge-Somerville

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30-8:30 pm (orientation for new members at 6 pm)

Zoom link ([link removed])

Cape Cod

Thu, Sep 10, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Charles River

Wed, Aug 19, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Greater Franklin

Thu, Aug 20, 7-9 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Lowell

Wed, Aug 19, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



MetroNorth

Wed, Aug 19, noon-1:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



MetroWest

Thu, Aug 20, 6:45-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Mystic

Wed, Aug 26, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Newton

Tue, Aug 18, 7-9 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



North Shore

Tue, Sep 1, 6:30-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



South Coast

Tue, Aug 25, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



South Shore

Tue, Aug 18, 7:30-9 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Upper Charles

Mon, Aug 19, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Watertown

Sun, Aug 30, 4:15-6 pm

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