A sampling of news from Mass Audubon’s weekly advocacy updates – sign up here Actions You Can Take The state is working to expand siting of solar installations on farmland, and while we need to quickly increase solar capacity and access, safeguards are also needed to avoid impacts to land and farmers. Today is the deadline […]
A sampling of news from Mass Audubon’s weekly advocacy updates – sign up here Actions You Can Take Help keep up the pressure to get state climate legislation passed into law this session – ask your legislators to keep pushing for progress on emission reduction targets, equitable decision-making, and natural climate solutions. Methane is more than 80 […]
A sampling of news from Mass Audubon’s weekly advocacy updates – sign up here Actions You Can Take Feeling sweaty? You’re not the only one. Higher temperatures also mean increased air pollution – which impacts people of color and of lower socioeconomic status most – and climate change is making matters worse. Learn how you can help […]
A sampling of news from Mass Audubon’s weekly advocacy updates – sign up here. Actions You Can Take Birds in the US are in trouble due to factors like climate change and habitat loss, and now the Trump administration has taken another step toward rolling back Migratory Bird Treaty Act protections. We’re fighting these changes, […]
Join our Project Drawdown Team! Mass Audubon is participating in the 2020 Project Drawdown EcoChallenge in celebration of Earth Week’s “climate action” theme. Join our team to stay engaged, win points, and take action from home! CPA Can Help During COVID-19 Cities and towns that have adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) can mobilize CPA […]
Reminder: Make Sure You’re Registered for the Primary The registration deadline is February 12 to be eligible to vote or change party status for the Massachusetts primary election. If you’ll be out of state or unavailable on March 3 the day of the primary, absentee ballots and early voting are available. Climate Central → Climate […]
Last week, the Massachusetts state Senate approved legislation to move us forward on climate action. An Act setting next-generation climate policy (S.2477) calls for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – a more ambitious goal than the current state target. This newly introduced, fast-moving bill is a top Mass Audubon legislative priority, and would advance our […]
Another Look at Cars and Carbon This Op Ed from Mass Audubon’s advocacy director takes a deeper look at the Transportation and Climate Initiative. You can still support this regional effort to reduce carbon pollution from cars and trucks. Climate Central → Governor Baker commits to making Massachusetts net-zero by 2050→ The state has updated its Greenhouse Gas […]
Rallying Together for Climate Funding We joined our Alliance for Clean Energy Solutions in advocating for Senate passage of An act relative to GreenWorks. This state legislation passed the House in July and would enhance climate mitigation and adaptation, foster more resilient communities, and drive economic growth. Climate Central → The Boston Globe looks to experts, […]
The Value of Forests in a Changing Climate Forests cover 60% of our state and play a crucial role in solving the climate crisis. Mass Audubon recently worked with other members of the Massachusetts Forest Forum to draft a statement about the need to prioritize forest conservation. Climate Central → Amazon countries signed a forest […]