ECA Massachusetts Chapter

Creating a Legacy of Change

Elders Climate Action is a non-partisan movement of elders committed to making our voices heard.
We are determined to change our nation’s energy policies while there is still time to avoid catastrophic changes in the earth’s climate.
Because of this concern and because we vote consistently, elders are in a unique position to influence national policy.
We are committed to using our voices, our votes, and our collective power to push for policies that will
reduce greenhouse gases to a level consistent with life thriving on our planet.

The Biden Administration’s Plan and Team to Address the Climate Crisis

February 3. By Michael Sales. As discussed in our recent ECA Massachusetts newsletters, President Biden has proposed an ambitious climate plan and assembled an experienced, talented and diverse team to turn his aspirations into reality. Periodically...

Massachusetts Climate Bill Passed Again! Back on Governor’s Desk

January 28. By Roger Luckmann. Last week, as their first legislative act of the 2021-22 session, the Legislature sent their “next generation roadmap” climate bill back to Governor Baker without making any changes to the bill he had pocket vetoed at the end ...

Getting to Net Negative – A Massachusetts Approach

In support of our mission to combat climate change, the ECA Mass chapter presented an educational series aimed at Massachusetts climate activists who want to understand and participate in the state’s planning to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ...

Climate Change and Health: Connecting the Dots

December 8. Our monthly chapter meeting featured a terrific presentation by Dr. Regina LaRocque, one of the founders of the physician activist group, Climate Code Blue. Dr. LaRocque explained why climate change is a health emergency, and what Climate Code Blu...

ECA Mass Newsletter

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest Massachusetts climate news, analysis, and actions you can take to make a difference. Keep informed about our chapter meetings, educational events, and ways to connect with other elders who are working to fight cl...

ECA Mass on Facebook

Please join the community of over 1,000 people who follow ECA Massachusetts on Facebook! Every day we publish and promote an eclectic set of events, information, news reports, opinion pieces and personal reflections on the science and politics of climate chan...

ECA Massachusetts Field Trip Highlights Forest Management Issues

By Maiyim Baron (ECA Massachusetts Leadership Team), with help from Janet Sinclair (Save Massachusetts Forests) Tuesday September 29 was a warm sunny day, and Boston area ECA members drove out to meet fellow member Bart Bouricius at the Quabbin Reservoir n...

The Role of Biomass and Bioenergy in Achieving Net Zero Emissions

Biomass and bioenergy are often thought of as using wood for heat or electricity or using corn for ethanol. It is now known the use of this type biomass has many problems not the least of which is savings of greenhouse gas emissions relative to fos...

The Role of Hydropower in Meeting our Energy Needs

For over a century flowing water has been used to generate electricity and today hydroelectric energy provides a significant share of electricity in the U.S. and globally. But hydroelectric power is controversial because of the environmental and human effect...