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Friends,
Yesterday, Trump began the process of withdrawing the United States
from the Paris Agreement.
But Trump can't stop Massachusetts from showing fearless
climate leadership.
The time is now.
Last January, Massachusetts state senators resolved to pass bold
climate legislation in 2019. On Thursday, November 14, Senator Pacheco
will hold the floor and put a spotlight on these senators. And we'll
be there to voice our support. We need your voice, too. RSVP
here.
Want to join us? See below.
In
solidarity,
Rosemary Mosco
Newsletter Volunteer
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We
Need YOU For Mass Power Forward Lobby Day: Thursday Nov 14!
350 Mass is
part of Mass Power Forward, a coalition of groups fighting for climate
action and clean energy, and we're organizing a critically important
lobby day! On November 14, the Senate will hold a formal session and
Senator Pacheco, a climate champion, will put a spotlight on senators
who signed a New Years Resolution in January to agree to pass bold
climate legislation in 2019. We need to pack the session and show our support!
Meet in room 437 at 10 am. RSVP here! The formal session
will be from 11 am-1 pm, then we'll head back to room 437 to prepare
to lobby on our Mass Power Forward bills. More details will be
released closer to the date. In the meantime, send questions to [email protected] and RSVP here.
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Submit a Comment to Say #NoWeymouthCompressor
TRC,
Enbridge’s consultant, is accepting public comments on their draft RAM
(Release Abatement Measure) Plan, which has to do with soil
contamination at the proposed compressor station site. The comment
period ends TOMORROW, November 6. See here for details on how to submit and sample
questions.
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Other 350 Mass News
Sign a
petition for Improving Public Transportation: Public
transportation in Massachusetts should be green, affordable,
accessible, and reliable. As we fight for climate solutions, we must
fight for better public transportation as a cornerstone of a Green New
Deal. Sign the petition here.
Mass Power Forward Environmental Justice and Local Action
Training: Join us for this Mass Power Forward Coalition
training on building power and achieving our Environmental Justice and
Legislative Action priorities. RSVP here. Thu, Nov 7, 7-9pm, First Parish of
Norwell, 24 River St, Norwell.
Rising Up for a Livable Future: Join 350 Mass and
Mass Peace Action for a one-day conference connecting endless war,
climate emergency, and injustice. Featured speakers include: Ayanna
Pressley, Medea Benjamin, and more! Register now. Sat, Nov. 9, 9-5pm, Washburn
Auditorium, Brattle Campus, Lesley University, 10 Phillips Place,
Cambridge.
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 of 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.
Metro North Node Drawdown Event: How can the world
reverse global warming and prosper? Join the Metro North node and
others to find out! Wed, Nov 20, 7:30-9pm, Winchester Unitarian
Society, 478 Main St., Winchester.
Survey from the Municipal Working Group: The MWG
supports nodes working to pass climate solutions at the municipal
level. Fill out this survey to support the development of the
Municipal Working Group.
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
Crude, the Climate Change Musical:
Enjoy a fun, satirical new musical about an
environmentalist daughter who tries to outwit her oil tycoon dad. The
show runs now through Nov 10 at the Cape Cod Theatre Company in
Harwich. Check out this story in the Cape Cod Times and get tickets here!
Submit a Comment to TRC about the Weymouth Compressor
Station: TRC, Enbridge’s consultant, is accepting public
comments on their draft RAM (Release Abatement Measure) Plan, which
has to do with soil contamination at the proposed compressor station
site. The comment period ends on November 6. See here for details on how to submit and sample
questions.
Building Codes Hearing and Letter: The Board of
Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) says it wants to hear from
the public about building code changes. This June, the BBRS made a
commitment to update our current stretch code to a Net Zero stretch
code. Join the Massachusetts Climate Action Network to keep momentum
building. RSVP for the hearing here or send a letter of support. TODAY, Nov 5, 10 am-1
pm, 1000 Washington St, Boston.
Documentary
Screening—Under Pressure: Come to a free
screening of the Four Rivers Charter Public School Class of 2019
Senior Documentary about the tragic gas accident that revealed the
deep-seated flaws in our energy industry. Thu, Nov 7, 5:30-8 pm,
Koussevitzky Art Center, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St,
Pittsfield.
Active Hope—An Introduction to the
Work that Reconnects: How can we
remain resilient, creative, and empowered? 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. Register here. Sat, Nov 9, 9 am-4 pm, Beacon Hill
Friends House, 8 Chestnut St, Boston.
Climate Emergency Rally: You're invited to a rally
addressing the climate emergency with Senator Markey and climate
activists prior to the first standalone debate in the MA U.S.
Senate primary race hosted by Stonehill College. So far, the
debate will be Ed Markey and Shannon Liss-Riordan. Joe Kennedy has
said he will not appear. Questions? Email [email protected] or text
978-987-8980. Sun, Nov 10, 5-6:30 pm, Stonehill College, RSVP for detailed location.
Paris To Pittsburgh Screening and
talk with the Rev. Mariama White- Hammond: Take in a National
Geographic documentary that celebrates how Americans are demanding and
developing real solutions in the face of climate change. Plus, hear
from Mariama White-Hammond, a pastor, activist, artist, and
facilitator working to build social movements in a way that's
strategic, simple, grounded and fun. Register here. Tue, Nov 19, 6:30-9:30 pm, Moter
Brook Arts & Community Center, 123 High St, Dedham.
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Solidarity Opportunities
It's
Time for Corporations to Pay Their Fair Share! Ask if Your Legislator
Agrees: Big business lobbyists are pushing legislators to
pass regressive taxes and fees that disproportionately affect low- and
middle-income people. Contact your legislator by phone or email and voice
your opposition to regressive revenue and voice your support for
corporations paying their fair share.
Let's Fix Our Upside-Down Tax System: Join Raise Up
Massachusetts for a workshop to learn about our upside-down tax
system, its impact on working people in Massachusetts, and how we can
fix it together.
- Reading Workshop: TOMORROW, Wed, Nov
6, 6:30-8:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Room A
64 Middlesex Ave, Reading. RSVP: James Wu at [email protected] and see the Facebook event.
- Dorchester Workshop: Tue, Nov 12, 6-8
pm, VietAID in Fields Corner, 42 Charles St, Boston. RSVP: Beth
Huang at [email protected] and see the Facebook event.
Faith Communities for a Solidarity
Economy: Boston Ujima Project is growing a network of faith
organizations that will grow the solidarity economy in Boston. Learn
about how faith communities can be a part of this project for racial
and economic justice. RSVP here. Thu, Nov 21, 6-8pm.
Unmasking Fidelity: Fidelity
Charitable, through their Donor-Advised Fund, approves financial
support to groups that promote anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, and
anti-LGBTQ+ views and practices. Sign a petition to demand that Fidelity Charitable
adopt a moral clause that filters out groups who are involved in
organized bigotry.
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