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Friends,

Last week, Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana, coming after a season of unprecedented rainfall and flooding near the Mississippi River. Coming close to 14 years after Hurricane Katrina, frontline communities in the Gulf South lie at the intersections of oppression.

Our friends at the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy, highlighted the case of the United Houma Nation, who face the impact of a lack of federal recognition and the tribe’s capacity to respond to these climate threats.

We want to support the organizing efforts of these communities on the frontlines to build a just and equitable transition away from the climate crisis and towards a sustainable future.

Donate here ([link removed]) to support the community-controlled disaster relief fund. Sign the petition ([link removed]) to support the United Houma Nation. See below for opportunities to build the movement here in Massachusetts!

In solidarity,
Vignesh


** Breaking Down the Walls - Panel on Climate, Migration, Housing, and Peace
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Massachusetts Peace Action, Better Future Project, Boston Mayday Coalition, Encuentro 5, City Mission, and Biodiversity for a Livable Climate are cosponsoring and will present their perspectives. Find more information on the Facebook event. ([link removed]) Thu, Jul 18, 6:30-8:30 pm, Encuentro 5, 9 Hamilton Pl, Boston.


** Other 350 Mass News
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Taunton Municipal Light Plant Meeting: The Taunton Municipal Light Plant (TMLP) will be meeting today at 6pm, rather than 4pm to accommodate more working people. Let's show them that South Coast residents care about renewable energy! TODAY, Tue, Jul 16, 6pm, 55 Weir Street, Taunton.

Make a video to support the Climate Strike: School strikers are calling on youth, parents, and all concerned citizens to join the September 20 Climate Strike and the week of action that follows. Adults will stand in solidarity with the youth and demand transformative climate action to ensure a just and livable future for all. We invite you to create a short video about why you are striking, why you care about the climate crisis, and why it is personal to your life. Instructions here ([link removed]) . Upload videos here ([link removed]) .

Green Energy in Lowell! Following a months long campaign, the Fighting Lowell Node won a Community Choice Energy Contract that will bring an additional 45% of Class 1 renewable energy to the 5th largest city in the state. Read the news article here ([link removed]) .

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:
* Boxford Wicked Local: We need to protect trees, not burn them ([link removed])
* North Andover Eagle Tribune: Climate change happening at alarming rates ([link removed])
* Cambridge Wicked Local: Climate change magnifies dip in Charles River’s water quality ([link removed])

Want to join the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran (mailto:[email protected]) to find out more!


** Other Climate Movement News
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Green New Deal Activists Call: Join Sierra Club for today's activist kickoff call to hear from Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, Sunrise Movement Co-Founder Varshini Prakash, and Sierra Club organizer Yassi Kavezade about our plans going into the summer and your role as an integral leader in this movement! Register here ([link removed]) . TODAY, Jul 16, 8:30-9:30pm.

Better Buildings Working Group: Join MCAN, NEEP, and other organizations from across the state working to fight climate change by making our buildings more efficient, more equitable, and better for everyone. We will discuss our organizations' projects, campaign goals, and how we can move forward together. RSVP here ([link removed]) . TOMORROW, Wed, Jul 17, Maine Room (31st Floor), 600 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training with FRRACS & FANG: Join FRRACS and the FANG Collective for a brief introduction the history of NVDA, as well as examples of intersectionality within our communities and movements. RSVP here ([link removed]) . Thu, Jul 18, 6:30-9:30pm, 45 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge.

Young People Needed to Organize for the September Climate Strike: Do you know any youth aged 13-19 who are passionate about stopping climate change? Youth Climate Strike organizers are looking for more people to fill leadership positions. Share this application ([link removed]) and encourage young people to get involved!

Petition to Holyoke Gas & Electric⁠—Stop the Pipeline: Holyoke Gas & Electric has been a clean energy leader, but they've also entered into agreements on two natural gas pipelines. They have an upcoming opportunity to terminate these agreements with no financial penalty, and they need to hear from their ratepayers that business as usual is not acceptable! Learn more and sign the petition here. ([link removed])

Intro to Just Transition: Grassroots Global justice Alliance is offering an Intro to Just Transition webinar with Climate Justice Alliance. Join to learn more about this grassroots framework. Register here ([link removed]) . Wed, July 31, 4pm ET.


** Solidarity Opportunities
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Demand An Affordable, Accessible, Reliable T: Following the fare hikes, and in light of the latest derailments and other signs that the MBTA is in trouble, the Green Justice Coalition and the T Riders' Union will be crashing the next MBTA Fiscal Control Management Board Meeting to demand investment in public transportation. Join us! Mon, Jul 22, 11am, State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston.

MaMuse Concert Supporting Ujima Project: Join MaMuse for a concert, with a portion of the benefits going towards supporting the Ujima Project. Buy tickets here ([link removed]) . Wed, Jul 31, 7:30-10:30pm, 6 Eliot St., Boston.

Solidarity with Frontline Communities in Louisiana: Following the unprecedented floods along the Mississippi River and Hurricane Barry, communities in LA are calling for support from the climate movement. This fund was created for recovery and to advance long term planning for stronger communities in the face of continued disasters. 100% of proceeds go directly to Black and Native communities on the frontline of climate change. Support their work here ([link removed]) .

Petition to Support United Houma Nation: Sign this petition for federal recognition for the United Houma Nation who cannot directly access to federal resources or get support, due to the lack of recognition by the US government. These signatures are coordinated with the Principal Chief on the tribe’s annual trip to visit DC decision-makers who have the power to approve the almost 40 year pending petition. Sign the petition 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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Allston-Brighton
Mon, Jul 22, 6-7:30 pm
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp St, Allston

Berkshires
Wed, Jul 17, 6-8 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church
175 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield

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6 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain

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First Church Cambridge
11 Garden St, Cambridge
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Sturgis Library
3090 Main St, Barnstable

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First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut St, Franklin

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Wed, Jul 24, 7-8:30 pm
Mill No. 5
250 Jackson St, Lowell

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478 Main St, Winchester

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Taproom Social
Thu, Aug 1, 6-10 pm
89 Pleasant St. South, Natick

Mystic
Tue, Aug 13, 7-8:30 pm
Medford High School, Rm V220
489 Winthrop St, Medford

Newton
Tue, Jul 16, 7-9 pm
First Unitarian Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton

North Shore
Tue, Aug 6, 6:30-8:30 pm
Beverly Farms Library
24 Vine St, Beverly

South Coast
Tue, Jul 23, 7-8:30 pm
First Parish Church in Taunton
76 Church Green, Taunton

South Shore
Tue, Jul 16, 7:30-9:30 pm
Old Ship Church Parish House
107 Main St, Hingham

Upper Charles
Mon, Jul 22, 7-9 pm
Sherborn UU
11 Washington St, Sherborn

Watertown
Sun, Jul 21, 4:15-6 pm
The Residence at Watertown Square
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