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The Guardian view on climate change: a global emergency | Editorial

10/18/18

The Guardian gets it right. ... See MoreSee Less

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Editorial: The consequences of catastrophic warming will be political and even military, not just environmental

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Climate justice post number one for the day. Please read and share. I have written to him to ask if we can support his work. ... See MoreSee Less

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10/18/18

Diane

This would certainly help Lawrence and surrounding communities!! Can't we do this here?

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Thank you, No Fracked Gas in Mass & Other Events
Also, online https://ODEBU.zoom.us/j/942307544Seminar Friday Oct 19. "An Unfolding Crisis in the Merrimack Valley and Its Broader Implications for Energy & Environmental Justice" by Nathan Phillips.
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10/18/18

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STOP NORTHEAST PIPELINE EXPANSION!

A second reading of the Northampton City Council resolution opposing the Columbia Gas pipeline expansion will be held

TONIGHT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, AT 7 PM

City Council Chambers (behind City Hall).
Public comment at start of meeting.

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10/18/18

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TONIGHT!

Second reading against the pipeline!Thursday October 18th - 7:00pmNorthampton City CouncilHuge public support swept in a unanimous vote in the first reading of the "Resolution Opposing the Expansion of Gas Infrastructure and Calling for Increased Development and Implementation of Clean and Renewable Energy Sources". This Thursday we will finish the job at the second reading. Come and speak out or give silent support to our councilors who are leading our city in the struggle against climate change. ... See MoreSee Less

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10/18/18

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Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering
Monday, October 22
7-9 PM
First Churches of Northampton
129 Main Street

* Jo Comerford & Lindsay Sabadosa
Unopposed nominees: State Senate & House

* Dan Carey
Democratic party winner: 2nd Hampshire District State Rep

Also:
Movement Voter Project

Columbia Gas Resistance Campaign
and more...

Everyone is warmly invited
Handicap accessible and on a bus line

OCT Climate Action Now Monthly GatheringMonday October 22nd - 7:00pmFirst Churches of Northampton, MassachusettsOct gathering is in Northampton
We'll post here on the focus of the meeting and/or the presentation once it's planned.

Please join us. Everyone is warmly welcomed!
Feel the warmth of community and the strength of collective action as we move forward together at this critical moment in history.

Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering
Monday,August 27, 2017
7 to 9 PM
Accessible/on bus line
NEW LOCATION First Churches,Main St, Northampton ... See MoreSee Less

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10/17/18

OCT Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering

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10/17/18

What Must We Do to Live?

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Climate collapse demands heroism from all of us, all the time. That’s good.

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EASTHAMPTON folks!! An Easthampton working group is forming. Tonight is the first meeting.

We are in the midst of a climate emergency and we must act!

We invite you to join us in developing an Easthampton working group dedicated to raising climate change awareness, promoting available strategies to reduce methane and carbon emissions (e.g., energy efficiency, conservation, and the conversion of all residences and buildings to efficient and sustainable heating and cooling methods), and resisting the development of new, unnecessary, and expensive gas pipeline infrastructure.

An immediate threat to our community is the Columbia Gas Reliability Project. With an estimated cost of $24 million (paid for by ratepayers), it would bring more gas, much of it fracked, to the Connecticut River Valley. This would result in increased gas-burning, heightened carbon and methane emissions, and worsening air pollution. Huge investment in new, expensive gas pipeline infrastructure is a dangerous and outdated answer to meeting our energy needs. Cities and towns near Easthampton are mobilizing to end gas pipeline infrastructure expansion while calling for repair of existing leak-prone pipes. The recent explosions and fires in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover make this effort all the more compelling.

Please come to our first organizing meeting to discuss what actions we can take in Easthampton to prevent catastrophic climate disruption. RSVP - conniedaw@gmail.com

Easthampton climate change working groupMonday October 15th - 7:00pm12 Knight Avenue, 2nd FloorWe are in the midst of a climate emergency and we must act!

We invite you to join us in developing an Easthampton working group dedicated to raising climate change awareness, promoting available strategies to reduce methane and carbon emissions (e.g., energy efficiency, conservation, and the conversion of all residences and buildings to efficient and sustainable heating and cooling methods), and resisting the development of new, unnecessary, and expensive gas pipeline infrastructure.

An immediate threat to our community is the Columbia Gas Reliability Project. With an estimated cost of $24 million (paid for by ratepayers), it would bring more gas, much of it fracked, to the Connecticut River Valley. This would result in increased gas-burning, heightened carbon and methane emissions, and worsening air pollution. Huge investment in new, expensive gas pipeline infrastructure is a dangerous and outdated answer to meeting our energy needs. Cities and towns near Easthampton are mobilizing to end gas pipeline infrastructure expansion while calling for repair of existing leak-prone pipes. The recent explosions and fires in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover make this effort all the more compelling.

Please come to our first organizing meeting to discuss what actions we can take in Easthampton to prevent catastrophic climate disruption. RSVP - conniedaw@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

One of the best articles I've read in a long time, deeply personal yet powerful and actionable. Thank you for sharing.

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10/15/18

Easthampton climate change working group

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Easthampton climate change working groupMonday October 15th - 7:00pm12 Knight Avenue, 2nd FloorWe are in the midst of a climate emergency and we must act!

We invite you to join us in developing an Easthampton working group dedicated to raising climate change awareness, promoting available strategies to reduce methane and carbon emissions (e.g., energy efficiency, conservation, and the conversion of all residences and buildings to efficient and sustainable heating and cooling methods), and resisting the development of new, unnecessary, and expensive gas pipeline infrastructure.

An immediate threat to our community is the Columbia Gas Reliability Project. With an estimated cost of $24 million (paid for by ratepayers), it would bring more gas, much of it fracked, to the Connecticut River Valley. This would result in increased gas-burning, heightened carbon and methane emissions, and worsening air pollution. Huge investment in new, expensive gas pipeline infrastructure is a dangerous and outdated answer to meeting our energy needs. Cities and towns near Easthampton are mobilizing to end gas pipeline infrastructure expansion while calling for repair of existing leak-prone pipes. The recent explosions and fires in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover make this effort all the more compelling.

Please come to our first organizing meeting to discuss what actions we can take in Easthampton to prevent catastrophic climate disruption. RSVP - conniedaw@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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10/15/18

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Latest newsletter. Lots going on...

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10/15/18

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Huge public support swept in a unanimous vote in the first reading of the "Resolution Opposing the Expansion of Gas Infrastructure and Calling for Increased Development and Implementation of Clean and Renewable Energy Sources". This Thursday we will finish the job at the second reading. Come and speak out or give silent support to our councilors who are leading our city in the struggle against climate change.

Second reading against the pipeline!Thursday October 18th - 7:00pmNorthampton City CouncilHuge public support swept in a unanimous vote in the first reading of the "Resolution Opposing the Expansion of Gas Infrastructure and Calling for Increased Development and Implementation of Clean and Renewable Energy Sources". This Thursday we will finish the job at the second reading. Come and speak out or give silent support to our councilors who are leading our city in the struggle against climate change. ... See MoreSee Less

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10/15/18

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10/15/18

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Are you interested in working on Fair Carbon Pricing in Massachusetts?

The Carbon Pollution Fee & Rebate group meets 9 am Tues, Oct 16 at Panera in Hadley.

From Mary Jo Maffei, group leader:
We are on the move preparing for the 2019-20 session of the MA legislature. Our meeting will include updates on the coalition's (Campaign for a Clean Energy Future) policy, communication and grassroots. What is our winning strategy? What can we do to make 2019 the year we pass equitable, significant carbon pollution pricing? What are our next steps? ... See MoreSee Less

10/14/18

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Merrimack Valley explosions intensify calls to wean state off gas - The Boston Globe

10/14/18

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Even before the natural gas fires erupted in the Merrimack Valley last month, the fossil fuel had been under increasing criticism for its environmental drawbacks.

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Article about the gubernatorial candidates' forum on energy & the environment, including questions about dirty gas pipelines ... See MoreSee Less

10/14/18

Sizing up Baker, Gonzalez on T, energy, environment - CommonWealth Magazine

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Plugging In Plugging In Energy and the Environment We need more, not less, competition for offshore wind By Edward N. KrapelsSee all » Plugging In Plugging In Energy and the Environment Ørsted to buy Deepwater Wind for $510m By Bruce MohlSee all » Plugging In Plugging In Energy and the Environmen...

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One of many intersections between immigration and environmentalism. ... See MoreSee Less

Climate Action Now MA shared Moms Clean Air Force's post.

10/13/18

Moms Clean Air Force

😡😡😡 "Effective Wednesday, the Trump administration will suspend nearly 30 laws, most of which focus on environmental protections, in order to proceed with construction on border wall gates and infrastructure in South Texas, despite outcry from environmental groups in the state."

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Watch here: The Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment with Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic nominee Jay Gonzalez. #gogreengovma #mapoli #magov

This is not a debate and the candidates are not on the stage at the same time. First Chalie Bakers answers questions, then Jay Gonzalez answers questions.

Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)
The Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment with Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic nominee Jay Gonzalez. #gogreengovma #mapoli #magov ... See MoreSee Less

At least Tillerson was right about 1 thing. Trump IS a moron.

All these regulations he's trashing doesn't mean every state must comply with his agenda. State by state this can be quashed by mandating or simply ignoring these changes. Corporate industries world wide are committed to the goals of reducing pollution and expanding renewables.

Climate Action Now MA shared Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)'s live video.

10/11/18

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Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)

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10/11/18

Neoliberalism has conned us into fighting climate change as individuals | Martin Lukacs

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Stop obsessing with how personally green you live – and start collectively taking on corporate power

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Climate Action Now MA shared Mothers Out Front Pioneer Valley's post.

10/11/18

Mothers Out Front Pioneer Valley

Monthly meetings coming right up! All welcome, including children. Northampon is 10/14, 4:30-6:30 pm ,Smith College Campus Center. Amherst is 10/15, 6 - 8 pm. Contact felicia.mednick at verizon dot net.

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TRIAL OF THE CENTURY:
Starts October 29.

21 youth sue Uncle Sam for violating their right to life, liberty, and property and for failing to protect the public trust.

Join Greening Greenfield Oct 29 for Solidarity in Greenfield:

4:00 p.m.—Theater Action on the Commons
4:45 p.m. —Panel at Hawks & Reed—

Featuring Bill Newman of the ACLU plus local youth & climate activists

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10/09/18

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10/09/18

Trump Moves to Open 1.6 Million Acres of California Public Lands to Fracking

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The Trump administration took the first steps on Wednesday towards opening up 1.6 million acres of public land in California to fracking and oil drilling, The Sacramento Bee reported.

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We have time but very little. Read, act, vote climate, peace and democracy. ... See MoreSee Less

10/08/18

The world has barely 10 years to get climate change under control, U.N. scientists say

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“There is no documented historic precedent” for the sweeping changes required to hold the planet’s warming to just 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found.

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Senate Senate candidate Jo Comerford joins d.o. & Glen on The Enviro Show this coming Tuesday 6 to 7pm. to talk all things environmental. Streaming at ValleyFreeRadio.org ... See MoreSee Less

10/07/18

Another Vote for the Planet Enviro Show

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Greetings Earthlings. We're closing in on Election Day so it's time once again to see who are the best candidates to help keep this planet...

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Climate Action Now MA shared Sabine N Merz's post.

10/07/18

Sabine

"Days after the natural gas calamity in the Merrimack Valley, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts updated internal policies to require additional oversight and safeguards when performing the same underground pipe work that has been suspected as the cause of the disaster. The edict raises questions about the company's previous practices, and whether there was a lack of oversight or safeguards at Columbia construction sites on Sept. 13, when a series of explosions and gas fires ripped through three communities, Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren said in a new letter to the utility."

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10/07/18

Opinion | Stopping Climate Change Is Hopeless. Let’s Do It.

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It begins with how we live our lives every moment of every day.

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Hearing for plastic bag ban in Greenfield next Wed.
Plastic pollution and & toxic plastic production & materials extraction are environmental justice issues and also intertwined with climate breakdown.

"The committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m.,in the Town Hall, 14 Court Square, second floor meeting room." (Greenfield)

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10/05/18

Plastic bag ban is back

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GREENFIELD — A plastic bag ban is back on the table.Such a city-wide ban is going to be discussed at the City Council Appointments and Ordinances Committee meeting next week.The committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m., in...

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Climate Action Now working for both actions: march in Holyoke and Resolution against pipeline expansion in Northampton City Council. ... See MoreSee Less

10/05/18

Northampton opposes Columbia Gas expansion project

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Click here to view this video from westernmassnews.com.

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Climate Action Now MA shared Marty Arthur Nathan's post.

10/05/18

Marty

Thank you, Northampton City Council, for your vision and courage. Let’s go full steam ahead in implementation of the transition off fossil fuels!

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Climate Action Now MA shared Marty Arthur Nathan's post.

10/04/18

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Today’s column.

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Columnist Marty Nathan: It’s not too late

10/04/18

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We are standing on ground that is shifting under our feet. We can feel it.Last week the Washington Post reported on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement by Donald Trump’s National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) predicting that,...

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