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Friends,
The Global Climate Strike is almost here.
As teachers, parents, workers, students and more, we know that
business as usual must not continue. That’s why we are building a
people-powered movement for the transformational change we want to
see. Join us this Friday, September 20!
We also know that politicians like Governor Baker are beholden to the
fossil fuel industry, and they've protected those who pollute our air
and water instead of protecting our communities. We'll keep up
the momentum as we take statewide action to hold Charlie Baker and his
administration accountable. Join us: bit.ly/charlietour
In solidarity,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer
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September 20 Global Climate Strike: Boston
This Friday, millions of people will strike around the
world to demand action on the climate crisis. Join us in Boston at
City Hall Plaza as we kick off a week of climate actions! This event
is youth led and community supported. See the Facebook event. Fri, Sep 20, 10
am, Boston City Hall Plaza.
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Day of Action: No Eastie Substation!
As part of
Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour (see below for
more), join GreenRoots and 350 Mass to urge protection for
the people of East Boston and neighboring communities from projects
like Eversource’s high-voltage electric transformer substation in a
currently projected flood zone. This local action will start outside
the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and end on
the basketball courts of the American Legion Park in East Boston for a
POP-UP community celebration. Learn more here. Thu, Sep 26, 2 pm, Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs,
100 Cambridge St #900, Boston.
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Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour
The week after
Sep 20's Global Climate Strike, we're taking our Gov. Charlie Baker
puppet on tour to the gas leaks, compressor stations, and train
stations that he's never visited.
Tour Kickoff: With our Charlie Baker puppet, we'll
march from the State House to South Station where we'll hold a "press
conference" to challenge Governor Baker’s assertion that he is leading
on solutions to climate change. Learn more here. Sun, Sep 22, 1 pm, Massachusetts
State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston.
Transit Tour in Framingham: Demand better action on
public transportation from the Baker Administration on the commuter
rail and Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs)! Details and RSVP here. Thurs, Sep 26, 7am, 417
Waverly St, Framingham.
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Other 350 Mass News
TODAY—Scientists in the Climate Strike:
In advance of the climate strike and week of action,
join us for a discussion on the role of scientists in the youth
climate strike. We'll highlight the strike organizers and their
demands—internationally, nationally, and
locally—as well as ways to get involved in long-term
organizing. Zoom meeting here. Tue, Sep 17, 4-5:30
pm.
TODAY—Big Money Needs a Lesson on Climate Change:
BlackRock, the world's biggest investor in coal, oil, and
gas, is the most powerful driver of climate destruction on the planet.
Their 2019 grades are in, and they don’t look good! Moms will deliver
report cards to people walking by the BlackRock office. Tue, Sep
17, 5-6 pm, BlackRock's Boston office, 60 State Street.
Next Transportation Working Group Meeting:
Mark your calendars! As usual, we'll have dinner, and you can call in
via Zoom. Thu, Sep 19, 5:45-8 pm, Cambridge Cohousing, 175
Richdale Ave (near Porter Sq).
Mass Power Forward Environmental Justice & Action
Training—Strengthening Local Engagement in our Statewide
Campaign: Unitarian Universalists of Wellesley Hills, MCAN,
and others are co-sponsoring this Mass Power Forward Coalition
training on building power and achieving our Environmental Justice and
Action legislative priorities. Light refreshments at 6:30 pm; program
at 7 pm. See the Facebook event. Thu, Sep 26, 6:30-9 pm,
Unitarian Universalists of Wellesley Hills, 309 Washington St,
Wellesley.
Worcester Climate Strike: To close our month of
climate action, join us for a Worcester climate strike! More details
coming soon. See the Facebook event. Fri, Sep 27, noon-1 pm,
Worcester City Hall and Common, Worcester.
Honk Festival: Lets march together in the Honk Parade
October! All nodes are invited to join together and march under the
350 Mass banner. Please send your node's desire to participate and
suggestions on parade activities to [email protected]. More info coming soon! Sun,
Oct 13, Davis Sq, Somerville.
Franklin 2050—The Climate Crisis: Join the
350 Mass Greater Franklin node for a free educational forum on the
climate crisis, its challenges, causes, effects and policy
implications. More details and RSVP here. Thu, Oct 17, 7-9 pm, Elks Lodge
#2136, 1077 Pond St, Franklin.
Here Comes The Sun—A Climate Cabaret: Enjoy a
fabulous night of theater, music, story, dance and a poem or two to
explore the climate crisis and celebrate the work being done by 350
Mass and other groups. Learn more and buy tickets. Fri, Nov 15, 7:30-9:30
pm, Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main St, Gloucester.
Write a Letter to the Editor: 350 Mass members write
lots of letters to the editor, many of which get published! Here are
some recent letters:
Want to join
the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more!
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Other Climate Movement News
Women
of Cancer Alley Film and Discussion: The Women of Cancer
Alley is a first-ever collection of films made by women who live
adjacent to chemical plants, tank farms and refineries along the
Mississippi River in south Louisiana. More info and RSVP here. Wed, Sep 18, 7
pm, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West
Street, Amherst.
Event with Dr. Adrienne Hollis: Come to a free event
with Dr. Hollis, the Lead Climate Justice Analyst for the Union of
Concerned Scientists and former Director of Federal Policy for WE ACT
for Environmental Justice in NYC. Thu, Sep 19, 3-4:30 pm,
Integrated Sciences Complex Building, 3rd floor conference room #3300,
UMass Boston.
Changing Climate, Changing Health—Strategies for Addressing Public Health
in the Age of Climate Change: Come to the EBC/UMass Boston
Climate Adaptation Forum to learn about how climate change is
impacting public health and hear a keynote by Gina McCarthy, former
EPA Administrator and Director of the Harvard Center for Climate,
Health, and the Global Environment. Learn more and register here. Fri, Sep 20,
7:15-11:45 am, UMass Club 32nd Floor, 1 Beacon St, Boston.
Active Hope—An Introduction to the Work that
Reconnects: How can we remain resilient, creative, and
empowered to act for the healing of our world? Drawing on The Work
That Reconnects, developed by teacher/activist Joanna Macy and others,
we'll explore the spiritual, emotional and intellectual aspects of
envisioning and creating a life-sustaining society. $20/$10
student/low-income. Get tickets here or contact Rosalie Anders.
Sat, Sep 28, 9 am-4 pm, First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 3
Church St, Cambridge (Harvard Sq).
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Solidarity Opportunities
Raise Up Progressive Revenue Workshops: These
workshops will empower you to become a vocal advocate about the need
for fair and adequate revenue to address the many critical needs that
require additional state funding.
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Brookline Workshop: Thu, Sep 19, 6:30-8:30 pm,
Hunneman Hall, Brookline Village, 361 Washington St. Learn more here.
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Lexington Workshop: Sun, Sep 29, 1:30-4 pm, Cary
Memorial Library, Large Meeting Room, 1847 Massachusetts Ave,
Lexington.
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