A regional resource for Cape & Islands climate activists
January 21, 2021
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Last Thursday evening, just hours before the midnight deadline, Governor Baker vetoed An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy.
We are disappointed that Governor Baker vetoed this path-breaking climate bill that included a suite of strong policies to address climate change along with needed environmental justice protections.
Source: Environmental League of Massachusetts
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Debunking Baker’s 6 reasons for climate veto
Lawmakers should ignore governor's calls for doing less
By Craig S. Altemose, CommonWealth, January 18, 2021
ON THURSDAY, Gov. Charlie Baker announced he would veto the Next Generation Road Map climate bill, a bill that would take a big step forward in advancing Massachusetts’ response to a public health emergency.
Since his first failed run for governor as a climate denier, Baker has generally positioned himself as someone who is pro-climate action. And indeed, his administration just released an updated climate action plan that has much in it to celebrate.
Yet Baker’s decision to veto the bill seems incongruous (to put it politely) with his supposed aspirations for climate leadership, and his stated rationale, detailed below, is not persuasive. Read more here.
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Questions on Baker’s $6b climate change cost estimate
Barrett, CLF’s Campbell say governor’s veto letter not convincing
By Bruce Mohl, CommonWealth,
January 19, 2021
The Senate’s point person on climate change legislation said he doesn’t know where Gov. Charlie Baker came up with his estimate that the Legislature’s target for emissions reductions in 2030 would cost state residents an extra $6 billion.
“Boy, would I like to know,” said Sen. Michael Barrett of Lexington. “I have never – and I am familiar with all of the written documents the administration has released on this topic – I had never seen that $6 billion figure until [Thursday]. I wonder if the governor had ever seen the $6 billion figure until [Thursday].” Read more here.
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Female scientists focus on a secret weapon to fight climate change: Moms
A new group of parent scientists is launching Science Moms, a $10 million educational campaign to engage other mothers
By Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post, January 12, 2021
“What world have I brought my child into?” the new mom pleaded. “What can I do to make sure my baby isn’t brought up in a world that’s being destroyed?”
It was 2019, and climate researcher Katharine Hayhoe was at a church breakfast in Fairbanks, Alaska, when a young woman tapped on her shoulder and confessed that she was terrified. Ever since the birth of her daughter, the young woman said, she couldn’t stop worrying about the threat of a rapidly warming planet.
“That heartfelt question is one I thought I could only really answer as a fellow mom,” said Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist at Texas Tech University and an evangelical Christian who has spent years trying to educate the public about climate change. Read more here.
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When Greta Thunberg met the Dalai Lama
By Shana Rappaport, Green Biz, January 14, 2021
One of the world's most recognizable individuals, a global leader to millions, whose spirit and vision has inspired countless followers across generations — recently met the Dalai Lama.
That’s why I tuned in live over the weekend to a conversation between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and young climate activist Greta Thunberg, who were joined by two leading climate scientists for a discussion titled "The Crisis of Climate Feedback Loops."
The wisdom that emerged from a rather iconic convergence of science and spirituality is as simple as it is profound, and their collective call to action too clear and compelling to ignore — especially for those of us committed to accelerating a clean economy and ensuring a future for life on earth that works for all. Read more here.
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Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
Irreversible chain reactions and the climate crisis
The Earth is warming the Earth. In this series of five beautiful, short and simple films narrated by Richard Gere, you will learn why natural warming loops have scientists alarmed—and why we have less time than we think. Watch the series here.
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Climate Collaboration Matters: Addressing Climate Mitigation on the Cape & Islands
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area & the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative
Saturday, January 23, 2021
10-11:00 AM
Join this informative online event to learn about the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative's "Net Zero" vision for reducing carbon pollution in the region. Mon Cochran, vice president of the Collaborative's board of directors, will be interviewed by Susan Starkey, co-chair of the Collaborative's Faith Communities Environmental Network. Cochran will outline key areas for reducing carbon pollution on the Cape & Islands, and describe examples of regional clean energy projects which strive to mitigate disproportionate impacts of the climate crisis on low-income communities and communities of color. Launa Zammaro, LWVMA’s Climate Change Specialist, will also provide a brief update on state legislation.
A Q& A period will follow the presentation.
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State Climate Policy Network January Call
Wednesday, January 27, 3pm ET
Want to learn how climate policy campaigns are developing in states across the country — from Rhode Island to Minnesota to Nebraska to Oregon? Have an exciting climate policy update or development to share with a network of like-minded individuals? Join Climate X Change for its monthly State Climate Policy Network national call! This one-hour, once-a-month call is the perfect opportunity to learn about different legislation and movements going on in states across the US. Legislators, advocates, and experts will join to discuss activities in their states and how you might get involved.
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What is the Climate Emergency?
Don't miss these final presentations!
What is Possible Now?
Wednesday, January 27, 7pm
Where Do We Go From Here?
Wednesday, February 3, 7pm
This Zoom-based climate change education series seeks to build common understanding of the state of the planet and enable productive discussion of how communities can best respond to the climate emergency. The series uses videos and resources from the Pachamama Alliance, a global community that seeks to create community around a sustainable future that works for all.
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Missed the Net Zero 2020 Conference?
Check out recordings of all sessions below.
Watch 30+ videos and learn from experts around the region, state and country.
Join the conversation and get involved!
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MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES
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The Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to reach carbon neutrality—or net zero—on Cape Cod and the Islands of Massachusetts by enhancing communication, collaboration, and activism among organizations, programs, and individuals committed to mitigating the climate crisis. We depend upon the generosity of our stakeholders to conduct our work.
All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
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CAPE COD CLIMATE CHANGE COLLABORATIVE
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