From Sam Payne <[email protected]>
Subject Climate Weekly: Renewable Energy is on the Ballot
Date October 13, 2020 7:38 PM
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Friends,



It's hard to focus on anything other than the upcoming federal election. But something else happens on November 3: we have an unprecedented chance to vote for renewable energy and transparency.



In 19 districts, voters can support 100% renewable energy. In 16 districts, they can support transparency of committee votes, helping us hold our leaders accountable if they talk a big game on climate but vote against strong action.



We are targeting chair of the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee Tom Golden's district, which includes Lowell and Chelmsford, by dropping door hangers on thousands of doors. A win in Golden's district would be a big win for renewable energy in the MA State House. You can sign up for one of our next lit drops here ([link removed]) .



Learn more about these ballot questions with a webinar this coming Monday (see below).



In solidarity,



Rosemary Mosco

Newsletter Volunteer





** Ballot Questions Webinar

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Did you know that the Nov 3 ballot includes some key questions questions that could help us achieve our climate goals? Find out more at 350 Mass' webinar "What's on the Ballot?" Hear from a panel of experts as we do a deep dive into three of the ballot questions and explain how you can help get the word out. Sign up here ([link removed]) . Mon, Oct 19, 7-8:30 pm.



Plus, see this digital toolkit ([link removed]) for resources you can use to promote these ballot questions.





** Other 350 Mass News

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Keep Emergency Paid Sick Time Moving: The 350 Mass Solidarity Working Group is taking on Raise Up Mass' Emergency Paid Sick Time campaign ([link removed]) . The EPST legislation is currently with the Ways and Means Committee, so now is the time to push to make sure that it's favorably voted out before the end of the session. If your node is interested in an in-district meeting with your legislator, writing a letter to the editor, or supporting the campaign in other ways, contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .



Tell Legislators to Invest In Our Recovery: It's time to put the people first. 70+ percent of Massachusetts voters agree: We must invest in our public services that improve public health, grow our economy, and reduce racial inequalities. Rather than implement state budget cuts that would worsen the effects of the economic downturn and harm our recovery, legislators must raise new revenue from profitable corporations and their shareholders! Learn more here. ([link removed])



Burma Shave Standouts Draw Attention to Pending Climate Legislation: Taking inspiration from the roadside advertisements for Burma-Shave in the 1930s, teams of volunteers are standing on busy commuter routes, each member holding one of a series of signs that, combined, spell out a message. Activists hope that their visibility will cause people to pay more attention to the climate omnibus bill currently in committee. To learn more and take part, join 350 Mass' direct action wing, Climate Courage ([link removed]) .

Click here ([link removed]) for more background and for model scripts you can use for calling or emailing your Rep and Senator ([link removed]) about the pending climate legislation.



Write a Letter to the Editor: There's 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 some of them here:

* Craig Thompson's letter in the Lowell Sun: The real wildfire story isn't the climate tale you've been told ([link removed])

* Fred Hewett's letter in Sentinel & Enterprise: Re:‘The real wildfire story isn’t the climate tale you’ve been told’ by Joe Bastardi ([link removed])

* Joan Pendleton's piece in the Lowell Sun: If you want four more years of mayhem, vote for Trump ([link removed])

* Lauren Stevens' piece in the Berkshire Eagle: Grappling with plastic ([link removed])

* Donna Southwell's letter in the Boston Globe: Candidates — and voters — should make climate a priority. ([link removed])





** Other Climate Movement News

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MIT Enviro Solutions Initiative Event—Vanishing Amazon: The Amazon rainforest, one of the planet's most important xxxxxxs against climate change, is disappearing at an alarming rate. Join Latin American policy experts and scientists for a discussion about how biodiversity can become a source of wealth and growth for vulnerable communities living at the margins of this ecosystem through policies that combine conservation with environmental and economic justice. Learn more and register here. ([link removed]) Wed, Oct 14, 12:30-2 pm.





** Solidarity Opportunities

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March for the Housing Stability Act: We're on the precipice of up to 200,000 evictions in Massachusetts. Join a march on Governor Baker's house this Wednesday to urge him to commit to the Housing Stability Bill. Sign up here ([link removed]) and see the Facebook event. ([link removed]) Wed, Oct 14, 4-8 pm-ish, Lynn/Swampscott (orientation/briefing Tue night 7 pm).



Dismantling White Supremacy (DWS) Film Series:

This series is launching its fourth season with The Condor and the Eagle, a film about a trans-continental journey by four Indigenous leaders to deepen the meaning of "climate justice".

The film will be made available to registrants for viewing until Oct 16. A panel discussion with audience participation will occur Fri, Oct 16, 7-9 pm on Zoom. See the Facebook event ([link removed]) and register here ([link removed]) . Links to both the film and the Zoom panel discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance.

Is this newsletter a helpful resource? Help us make it possible by donating ([link removed]) today!





** 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.



Berkshires

Wed, Oct 21, 6-8 pm

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Boston (including Allston-Brighton)

Tue, Oct 13, 7-8:30 pm

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Cambridge-Somerville

Tue, Oct 13, 7-8:30 pm

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Cape Cod

Thu, Nov 12, 7-8:30 pm

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Charles River

Wed, Oct 21, 7-8:30 pm

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Greater Franklin

Thu, Oct 15, 7-9 pm

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Lowell

Wed, Oct 14, 7-8:30 pm

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MetroNorth

Wed, Oct 14, noon-1:30 pm

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MetroWest

Thu, Oct 15, 6:45-8:30 pm

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Newton

Tue, Oct 20, 7-9 pm

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North Shore

Tue, Nov 3, 6:30-8:30 pm

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South Coast

Tue, Oct 13, 7-8:30 pm

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South Shore

Tue, Oct 20, 7:30-9 pm

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Upper Charles

Mon, Oct 26, 7-8:30 pm

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Watertown

Sun, Oct 25, 4:15-6 pm

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