The Beacon Hill Weekly Roundup – January 21, 2020

Tackling Transportation Emissions

The transportation sector is responsible for more than 40% of greenhouse gas emissions statewide. To help address the problem at its source, Massachusetts joined a regional initiative to reduce emissions and invest in sustainable transportation. You can help it succeed >

Climate Central

→ Warming oceans force Leatherback sea turtles on longer journeys
→ US clean energy investment hits new record despite lack of federal support
→ 2019 capped the world’s hottest decade in recorded history
→ Meet Australia’s all-female Indigenous fire crew

Americans Waking up to Climate Reality

A new poll found that 58% of American respondents consider themselves either “alarmed” or “concerned” about climate change—an all-time high, and an alarmed percentage that’s nearly triple what it was five years ago.

Webinar: Adopting CPA in Your Community

Our Community Preservation Act (CPA) has recently heard from many communities that are curious about adopting CPA. So we’re offering a free webinar on Thursday, January 30, at 12:00 pm to share CPA basics and how to adopt it locally! Get the details & register >