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4 | 5 | 6 | 7- Larry Rosenberg Memorial Webinar Series
Larry Rosenberg Memorial Webinar Series September 7, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Larry Rosenberg Memorial Webinar Series
CONFRONTING THE CLIMATE CRISIS Larry Rosenberg Memorial Webinar Series September, 2023 Nuclear Power: Expensive Menace or Low-Carbon Solution Thursday, September 7, 7:30 pm to 9pm Register here. This discussion will explore the question of whether next-generation nuclear technology should be a significant component of worldwide climate mitigation strategies. Kaylee Cunningham, MIT doctoral candidate in nuclear engineering and widely-recognized social media influencer — TikTok's "Ms. Nuclear Energy" — will present the pro-nuclear case. Vick Mohanka, Acting Chapter Director at the Massachusetts Sierra Club, will be articulating the continuing dangers and uncertainties of nukes. Elizabeth Turnbull Henry, moderator, President of the Environmental League of Massachusetts
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11 | 12- "Climate-Oriented Forest Management Guidelines – Public Input Session
"Climate-Oriented Forest Management Guidelines – Public Input Session September 12, 2023 "Climate-Oriented Forest Management Guidelines – Public Input Session September 12, 2023, 6:00-8:30pm The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs invites you to join a public meeting about a comprehensive effort to conserve and manage forest land in the Commonwealth, known as the Forests as Climate Solutions Initiative. On September 12, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm, a remote meeting will be held to seek public input to inform the development of forest management guidelines based on the latest climate science. The guidelines will be applied to forest management on state lands, inform other forest landowners, and serve as the basis for state incentives for adoption of climate-oriented forest management practices. This meeting is intended to obtain general input on the approach and content of the guidelines. A second public meeting will be held in November to seek feedback on specific issues related to draft guidelines. We kindly request your consideration of the following framing questions, to guide your input at this first session: - What role should humans play in optimizing carbon storage and sequestration in forests? To advance other objectives such as clean water, habitat for rare species, or wood products?
- What is your definition or concept of forest reserves? What, if any, is the role of human intervention in maintaining reserve conditions?
- According to the Massachusetts Climate Change Assessment (2022) degraded forest health is expected due to warming temperatures, changing precipitation, increasing pest occurrence, and more frequent and intense storms. What types of forest vulnerability do you think require effort to preserve, protect, fortify and/or enhance our state forest lands? What management practices or approaches do you suggest to make the forests of Massachusetts more resilient to the conditions projected by the Climate Change Assessment? Please register for the session using the following links. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. To attend the virtual session on September 12 from 6:00-8:30pm, please sign up here To provide oral comment at the virtual session on September 12, please sign up here To provide written comments, please submit your input using the following form. While submission of written comment related to this session by Friday, September 15 at 5pm will facilitate consideration, comments will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter. If you have any additional comments or questions not related to this public listening session or wish to share any attachments, please submit to the following email inbox: guidelines@mass.gov"
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ECA Mass Monthly Chapter Meeting September 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Our regular, Second-Tuesday-Afternoon-of-the -Month Chapter Meeting is still on Zoom. Join us at 11:45 for time to socialize a bit and maybe have lunch together and make sure you're all set on Zoom. Then we start our meeting promptly at noon. To join this Zoom meeting, click here. Meeting ID: 735 454 252 Passcode: 223189 (You may have to try more than once) Join us at 11:45am for time to socialize a bit and maybe have lunch together and make sure you’re all set on Zoom. We will start our meeting promptly at noon. Kathleen Theoharides (Katie) will be our guest from 12:30 - 1pm. Katie is the CEO of the Trustees of Reservations. She is the former Head of US Offshore for RWE, a green energy company. Previously, she was the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In this role, she oversaw the Commonwealth's six environmental, natural resource and energy regulatory agencies, which include the Departments of Environmental Protection, Public Utilities, Energy Resources, Conservation & Recreation, Agricultural Resources, and Fish & Game. Ms. Theoharides has also served as Chairman of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the Energy Facilities Siting Board, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Ms. Theoharides will talk with us about her perspective on how the state is doing on clean energy, now that she is working at a private non-profit. What a good opportunity to talk with her about her experience and her leadership now in the non-profit environmental space - come join our conversation! ______________________________ Are you going with us to New York City on Sunday Sept. 17 for the March to End Fossil Fuels? See more info on the logistics for that here. A number of us will be on the train or on the buses going from a number of locations around Boston and the state. You can sign up for buses for $70 Sunday round trip from that link. We will talk more about it at the Chapter Meeting. See you there! To join the Zoom meeting, click here. ____________________________________________ YES! We do record our meetings, and they are usually posted on our web site within a few days. https://ecamass.org/eca-mass-meeting-videos/ is where you can find those a few days after the meeting. We send announcements to eca-mass@googlegroups.com which includes all those on our active list. Contact Dawn Edell if you want to confirm you are on our "Active" list. dawnedell1017@gmail.com ___________________________ Feel free to forward this invitation to your friends, relatives, neighbors and everyone you want to talk with about the Climate Crisis NOW! Talking with the people around us is one of the Most Effective things we can do every day to raise awareness of the crisis.
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What’s Up with Offshore Wind? Current Status – Future Plans – Getting It Done September 14, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for the three-part webinar series What’s Up with Offshore Wind? Current Status – Future Plans – Getting It Done, as we take a deep dive into the Northeast’s offshore wind industry. Each session has a separate Zoom registration. Sign up for one, two, or all three! Each webinar will feature guest speakers who are experts in their respective topics. Webinars will be recorded and posted for later viewing. Co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and New England for Offshore Wind. Webinar I: Collaboration and Ambition: Where Offshore Wind Stands NowSeptember 14, 2023, 4-5 pm Eastern Time The global scientific community has issued a dire warning about the urgent effects of climate change and the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half in the next six years. States have increased their ambition on climate change by setting aggressive renewable energy targets, and they are turning to offshore wind as a stable and cost-effective solution to meet them. At the same time, policy makers, environmentalists, and communities are working together to make sure our offshore wind resources are developed responsibly and in a timely manner. However, project development hurdles and opposition campaigns threaten our critical clean energy progress. In this first of a three-part webinar series on offshore wind, you will learn about the status of offshore wind projects in the Northeast, the red flags of misinformation and disinformation about offshore wind development, and the small actions you can take that can have a big impact on offshore wind’s success. Opportunities and Obstacles: Costs and Benefits of Offshore Wind
November 16, 2023, 4-5 pm Eastern Time The deployment of offshore wind projects in federal waters off the US East Coast is central to the Northeast states’ near-term climate and energy goals, but reaching those goals cannot come at the expense of people, wildlife, and the environment. In this second of a three-part webinar series on offshore wind, you will learn about the costs and benefits of offshore wind projects in the development pipeline and how project developers plan to protect people, wildlife, and the environment; and how stakeholders are working to ensure those plans rely on best practices founded in sound science and data, respect marginalized and overburdened communities, and drive economic justice for all. Webinar III: Conflicts and Solutions: Overcoming Offshore Wind Opposition
January 18, 2024, 4-5 pm Eastern Time Supporting responsible offshore wind development means understanding the best pathway for achieving our climate goals. Continuous and rigorous engagement among stakeholders can raise awareness of the best environmental practices, community needs, and equitable economic opportunities that can come with responsibly developed offshore wind. However, misleading information and intentionally deceptive campaigns about offshore wind make it more difficult to find the right balance of environmentally sound and equitable development with climate imperatives. In the final installment of this three-part webinar series, you will learn about opposition messaging prevalent in the Northeast offshore wind sector and best practices for setting the record straight about this important clean energy resource. You will leave with access to a practical messaging guide and social media tool kit to help you identify and counter deceptive messaging practices. See more details • | 15- GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE with for Future
GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE with for Future September 15, 2023 Friday, September 15th Times vary by location GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE On Sept. 15th, our youth allies at Fridays for Future have called for a GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE to keep up the heat on global leaders. Many mobilizations, demonstrations, rallies, marches and more are happening across the U.S. and around the globe. With more than 300 events happening globally, the world will be watching. Stand up for climate justice by reaching out to your local youth climate movement. Learn more about the Global Climate Strike here. Click here to check the map and find actions near you or to list an event or action in your area. See more details • | 16 | 17- March to End Fossil Fuels
March to End Fossil Fuels September 17, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TBD New York City https://www.endfossilfuels.us/?link_id=1&can_id=16ceb350e5ec6a034efac22eb853f74f&source=email-save-the-date-for-the-march-to-end-fossil-fuels&email_referrer=email_1998724&email_subject=save-the-date-for-the-march-to-end-fossil-fuels Fossil fuel pollution harms our health, our families, and our lives. It’s never been more clear than this summer, with wildfires and heatwaves choking us – fossil fuels are driving the climate crisis, and the impacts are getting worse and worse. But we’re coming together this September to fight for something better: a future free of fossil fuels, powered by just and resilient clean energy, with good jobs, clean air and water, and a healthy planet for all. Join us at the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City on September 17, 2023! In the largest climate march since the pandemic, thousands will take to the streets to demand President Biden take bold action to #EndFossilFuels. And we want to see YOU there. Elders Meet-Up: RSVP to join the Elder Hub at 55th and Broadway! We’ll be joining other Elder organizations to ensure a strong elder presence at the march. By RSVPing, you will gain access to up-to-date information. https://forms.gle/UeAhSgxuxK2xEGnz7
So, can we count on you to mark your calendar? Click here to learn more and sign up. Click here to join the Elder Hub and meet up with ECAers from all over and other Elders. Going to the March in NYC or one in your local area? Get your ECA logo wear and represent all of the elders working for climate action. Show the world that elders really care about climate change and we want something done about it! Shop our Bonfire Store here. See more details • |
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Larry Rosenberg Webinar Series: Green Banks: Financing Climate Solutions September 20, 2023 Larry Rosenberg Memorial Webinar Series: Green Banks: Financing Climate Solutions Wednesday, September 20, 7:30 pm to 9pm Click here to register. This forum will be a full, informative discussion about green banks on the national level, the workings of an actual green bank, and the plans for the new green bank in Massachusetts. Paul Mark, a State Senator from Western Mass., will speak about plans for the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, the nation’s first green bank dedicated to affordable housing. Nenha Young, the Director of Policy and Network at the Coalition for Green Capital, will provide a national perspective, including the role of the Inflation Reduction Act in stimulating new and existing green banks. Eric Shrago, the Vice President of Operations at the Connecticut Green Bank will talk about the experience of the nation’s first Green Bank, est. in 2011. Lee Harris, staff writer at The American Prospect with many bylines in her name about green banks and capital markets, will moderate. Senator Edward Markey has also been invited to say a few words about his work to create a green bank at the national level. He will be joining us at the beginning of the session either on Zoom or via a pre-recorded video, depending upon his schedule. See more details • | 21- LEAVE THE LEAVES A Zoom Introduction & Conversation on Soil & Climate Benefits
LEAVE THE LEAVES A Zoom Introduction & Conversation on Soil & Climate Benefits September 21, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm As our minds turn to fall and the leaves begin to gather on the ground, LEAVE THEM THERE! To find out why, sign up below for LEAVE THE LEAVES A Zoom Introduction & Conversation on Soil & Climate Benefits THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st at 8:00pm REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModeGhpzktHd10GJPZ2UdTo-r3NmKOUmRD This fall, it couldn't be easier to support pollinators, provide overwinter shelter for amphibians, nurture the soil, improve water retention, and drawdown carbon. Just leave the leaves! Join us on the first day of fall for a virtual talk by Lincoln soil microbial ecologist Dr.Rachel Neurath to learn about the benefits of leaving the leaves. And save the date for the Lincoln Garden Club's public meeting on November 7th. Kathy Connolly will give a presentation entitled: "Leave the Leaves, Save the Stems". Organized by Lincoln Common Ground and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust in collaboration with the Lincoln Garden Club and Codman Community Farms. See more details • | 22 | 23 | 24 |
25- NO Deep Dialogue this month
NO Deep Dialogue this month September 25, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Deep Dialogue, our ECA Massachusetts Conversation Series. A deep dive into a topic, with discussion usually the last Monday of every month. NO DEEP DIALOGUE THIS MONTH. Please see https://ecamass.org/confronting-the-climate-crisis/ for our three part series this month "Confronting the Climate Crisis" The Larry Rosenberg Memorial Webinar Series Nuclear Power: Expensive Menace or Low-Carbon Solution Thursday, September 7, 7:30 pm to 9pm Click here to register. and continuing on Wed. 9/20 and Thursday 9/28. Please see the web link above for more details and to register.
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ECA NATIONAL MONTHLY CALL: The Power of the People Mobilizing for Climate Action September 26, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday, September 26th, 7–8:15 pm ET ECA MONTHLY NATIONAL CALL The Power of the People Mobilizing for Climate Action with Bill McKibben and Youth Organizer Helen Mancini Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben, youth organizer Helen Mancini, and a number of Elders who attended the “March to End Fossil Fuels” mass mobilization in NYC will join the National Call to discuss the impacts of the mobilization, the outcomes of the UN Climate Ambition Summit and look toward what comes next. Please note this National Call will be 75 minutes. REGISTER HERE. See more details • | 27- Clean Energy Incentives for all
Clean Energy Incentives for all September 27, 2023 Want to go green, but concerned about the cost? There are so many easy ways to save! Homeowners, businesses, non-profits and municipalities are invited to the Clean Energy Forum on Wednesday, September 27th to learn all about the incentives available to help you save! Follow this link https://westath.libcal.com/event/10939744 for more information and to register. Hosted by the Pioneer Valley Library Collaborative and Voice for Climate. The Pioneer Valley Library Collaborative [PVLC] and Voices for Climate [V4C] are pleased to announce the keynote event for Climate Preparedness Week, September 24-30, 2023. On Wednesday, September 27th, the public is invited to the Clean Energy Incentives For All Forum at Westfield State University. The Forum’s goal is to highlight state and federal incentives for homeowners, renters, businesses, municipalities, nonprofits and individuals to cut costs by shifting to clean energy sources, move away from fossil fuel use and thus assist Massachusetts in the transition to a greener, low-carbon economy. This September 27th free forum will take place in Wilson Hall at Westfield State University. There will be a reception with light refreshments beginning at 5:45 p.m. during which clean energy resources and information will be exhibited. The forum presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A segment. Registration is requested for this event. The registration link is here: https://westath.libcal.com/event/10939744 . In person and hybrid.
For details and questions: John Meiklejohn at jmiserve183@gmail.com or call 413-348-2848. See more details • | 28- Neighbor to Neighbor: Heat Pumps 101
Neighbor to Neighbor: Heat Pumps 101 September 28, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Westford Climate Action presents “Neighbor to Neighbor: Heat Pumps 101” a free, in-person and online event on Thursday, September 28 @ 7:00 pm, at the J. V. Fletcher Library, 50 Main Street, Westford. The evening will include presentations by HeatSmart Alliance and Westford residents sharing their experience with heat pumps in their homes. A Q&A session will follow. Learn about financial incentives and rebates. Cold-climate heat pumps can maintain 100% of their rated capacity down to 5° F and operate to -15° F. In summer, they provide all the benefits of central AC in homes both with and without ducts. Does this technology for heating AND cooling make sense for your home? Learn why you should invest in heat pump technology and how heat pumps will reduce your energy bills while lowering your home’s carbon footprint! This seminar is co-sponsored by the Westford Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee, HeatSmart Alliance, and the J. V. Fletcher Library. For online registration, please click here. Or go to WestfordClimateAction.org/events/ No registration is needed for in-person attendance at the library. See more details - Larry Rosenberg Webinar Series: Creating Sustainable Systems: Soil, Carbon, and Food
Larry Rosenberg Webinar Series: Creating Sustainable Systems: Soil, Carbon, and Food September 28, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Larry Rosenberg Memorial Webinar Series Creating Sustainable Systems: Soil, Carbon, and Food – The challenges and opportunities that we need to face in order to make nature-based climate-improving strategies actually work.
Thursday, September 28, 7:30 pm to 9pm Click here to register. The panel will highlight some of the technical/economic/political/practical challenges and opportunities that we need to honestly face in order to make nature-based climate-improving strategies actually work at scale. Our hope is to raise the level of discussion about these important strategies, acknowledging the unknowns and limits while suggesting ways forward. David Montgomery, Professor of Geology at University of Washington and an expert on regenerative agriculture, will focus on farming for soil quality as a way to both feed our growing population and reduce or even sequester greenhouse gasses. Walter Willett from the Harvard School of Public Health, who is currently the co-chair of the EAT-Lancet Commission on sustainable nutrition will summarize their findings about what we need to eat to survive in a climate-endangered world. Ilan Zugman, 350.org’s Latin America Director, will provide an overview connecting the pressure on land use with fossil fuel extraction from a Global South perspective. Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank, has a long history of making discussions exciting and insightful, will moderate. See more details - Th!rd Act All-In Call: September 2023
Th!rd Act All-In Call: September 2023 September 28, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mark your calendars for our eagerly awaited September All-In Call! Join us online for a momentous gathering where we'll pause to celebrate our achievements, and set our sights on the critical work that lies ahead. In a world where the urgency of action is clear, our call to come together has never been more vital –– particularly as the sun bids farewell to a summer marked by record-breaking temperatures. Stay tuned for updates about our upcoming event, including the remarkable speakers who will inspire us all! RSVP here https://thirdact.org/events/all-in-call-september-2023/?emci=b33da4aa-144c-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&emdi=8fe91838-fd4c-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&ceid=9079 Make sure to join Third Act’s all-in event with special guests, music, and movement highlights. We’ll share campaign updates, what’s up next, and how you can plug in over the coming weeks. |
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