Friends,
Despite our best efforts, most energy in Massachusetts still comes
from fossil fuels. Today, we have a chance to change
this.
There's a hearing at the State House on a bill that would put our
state on the road to 100% renewable energy. You can
ensure that we take this essential step on the road to the Green New
Deal by sending a message to your legislator.
Fossil fuels are a social justice issue. They disproportionately hurt
low income communities and people of color, polluting our air and
water, harming our health, and further disrupting our climate.
Let's use our people power to safeguard our
communities.
In solidarity,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer
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Ask Your Rep To Attend Today's 100% Renewables Energy
Hearing
Today from 1-5
pm, the joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy
will be reviewing several key pieces of environmental legislation,
including H.2836, a bill filed by Representatives Decker and Garballey
that would commit Massachusetts to 100% renewable electricity by 2035
and 100% renewable energy economy-wide by 2045. Use this form to urge your rep to go to the
hearing!
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Other 350 Mass News
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 youth to ensure a just and
livable future for all. Create a short video about why you're
striking, why you care about the climate crisis, and why it's personal
to your life! Instructions here. Upload videos here.
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.
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
Climate, Health & Equity Town Hall: Join
Physicians for Social Responsibility and Peoples Climate Movement for
a virtual town hall to learn about the health impacts of climate
change on frontline communities and how physicians and allies are
partnering with them to fight the climate crisis. Register here. Thu, Jul 25, 2 pm.
E+ Green Building Open Wall Tour: Join the City of
Boston, the Boston Planning & Development Agency, GFC Development,
Scott Payette Architects, IBGO, and CRJ Enterprise for an E+ (energy
positive) Green Building Open Wall Tour. Get a behind-the-walls tour
of the innovative practices and systems that go into an E+, LEED
Platinum building and to advancing the Mayor’s Carbon Free Boston 2050
commitment. Fri, Jul 26, 9-11 am, 36–38 Colonial Avenue,
Dorchester.
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 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.
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. Wed, July 31, 4pm ET.
Action Against National Grid: Want to take action
against National Grid and urge them to measure and fix gas leaks? Join
Gas Leaks Allies, a coalition seeking solutions to gas leaks and
methane emissions, for an event at City Hall Plaza. RSVP for the action here. Sat, Aug 31, 11 am, City
Hall Plaza, Boston.
Brokenheartedness, Despair and Empowerment Practices for
Climate Activists: Climate activists face fear, anger,
sadness, and despair. This afternoon gathering will be a place to
bring our broken hearts, to hold them in compassion, and to source
healing and energy to go forward. Led by activists and facilitators of
the Work That Reconnects. Free. Sun, Aug 25, 2-5 pm,
Old Cambridge Baptist Church, 1151 Mass Ave, Harvard Sq,
Cambridge.
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Solidarity Opportunities
Martha's Vineyard Bus Drivers Strike Rally Boston:
We're taking our fight for a fair contract to the State
House! The VTA and TCI have spent taxpayer dollars trying to bust the
union and avoid settling not just a fair contract, but a contract of
any kind. It's time for the State to step in, audit the agency's
governance and financial management, and help precipitate an end to
this dispute. July 23, noon-3 pm, 24 Beacon St, 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. 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.
Petition to Support United Houma Nation: Sign this
petition for federal recognition for the United Houma Nation. Due to
lack of recognition, they can't directly access to federal resources
or get support. 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.
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