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International May Day Rally (Int'l Workers Day)
International May Day Rally (Int'l Workers Day)
May 1, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
https://maps.google.com/?q=Boston%20Common
Join us for May Day on Boston Common to celebrate a day of solidarity across struggles!
It's about more than Climate Change and we need to stand with allies all around the city. ECA will be there - look for us in our Bright Green T-Shirts and join us!
XR Boston is co-sponsoring this year's International May Day celebration at the Boston Common …
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Let's Talk: I Live in the Eastern U.S. Does Climate Change Matter to Me?
Let's Talk: I Live in the Eastern U.S. Does Climate Change Matter to Me?
May 5, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Let's Talk Series continues: LET'S TALK ABOUT… I live in the Eastern US. Does climate change matter to me?"
Thursday, May 5, at 4 PM ET Most of us understand that climate change is happening, and we know it will affect us at some time. But living in the Eastern US, we have thus far escaped some of the drastic drought and forest fire conditions that are plaguing the western states. And for many of us, our relative affluence gives us choices that insulate us from the worst aspects of a warming planet. To learn about how climate change is ALREADY affecting our lives here in New England, and how it will in the future, we will watch a short video by Katharine Hayhoe, then participate in a small group discussion about this important topic. Sponsored by: The Elders Climate Action Massachusetts Education Team, in cooperation with Can We Stop Climate Change (CWSCC): The series is designed for ECA members, CWSCC "graduates" and other concerned friends who want an opportunity for lively, interactive discussion about a variety of topics related to climate, without minimal presumptions about one’s level of scientific knowledge.
All are one-hour sessions, from 4-5 PM ET, on Thursdays. The dates and topics for the next sessions are:
May 19 ---- Take a Second Look: Climate Science in Pictures June 9 -- The Future of Fossil Fuels June 23 --Visions of the Future
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All are one-hour sessions, from 4-5 PM ET, on Thursdays. The dates and topics for the next sessions are:
May 5 ------ I Live in the Eastern U.S. Does Climate Change Matter to Me? May 19 ---- Take a Second Look: Climate Science in Pictures Often the story of climate change is most effectively told in pictures. Sometimes what they tell you jumps right out at you, and sometimes it's not so obvious. We’ll talk about some specific visual images related to climate change, what they show you, what they don't, and some implications and takeaways. June 9 -- The Future of Fossil Fuels June 23 --Visions of the Future
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ORMA: Tree Forum Networking Meeting
ORMA: Tree Forum Networking Meeting
May 5, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tree Forum Networking Meeting
Our forum "A Liveable Commonwealth: Trees as a Public Good" (the recording can be viewed here) demonstrated through presentations and participant comments, that the threats facing trees across the Commonwealth are pernicious and pervasive.
This work needs to extend beyond this forum! Help us build a network to share and support each other's efforts. Whether your community has made great progress or is struggling to begin organizing, join us on May 5th at 7 pm, and help facilitate ongoing organizing to protect this critical resource in the struggle to ward off the worst impacts of the global reliance on fossil fuels. Sign up using this form and we will forward the Zoom information.
We look forward to seeing you on the 5th.
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Brookline’s first Spring Fest
Brookline’s first Spring Fest
May 7, 2022 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join ECA at the Mothers Out Front tables at Brookline’s first Spring Fest on Saturday, May 7 at Olmsted Park, Allerton Overlook from 11 AM to 2 PM. The Spring Festival will be a celebration of trees and an Arbor Day planting and proclamation. Learn why trees are a critical tool for building a climate-resilient community and have fun at this family-friendly town-wide event.
The event will include family-friendly activities such as yard games, crafting station, a tree-themed scavenger hunt, food and live music. Town forestry staff will conduct a live pruning demonstration, and share tree care resources, including information on how residents can apply for a free tree.
Scheduled Activities (in addition to fun games, face painting, a scavenger hunt and more)
11am Tree ID Walk 12pm Arbor Day Ceremony 1pm Tree Care 101 (Pruning Demonstration) & Allerton Overlook Spring Planting
The event will take place in Olmsted Park in collaboration with the National Association for Olmsted Parks’ “Olmsted 200” initiative, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted, a renowned landscape architect and conservationist. Olmsted Park is a perfect example of his exemplary work, and is considered one of Brookline’s most valuable open space resources. Learn more at https://www.brooklinema.gov/2063/Spring-Fest-2022
Let MaiyimBaron@gmail.com know if you can come join me and represent ECA at this event.
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Monthly Chapter Meeting
Monthly Chapter Meeting
May 10, 2022 11:45 am - 2:00 pm
Our regular, Second-Tuesday-Afternoon-of-the -Month Chapter Meeting is held remotely thru 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.
TUESDAY, MAY 10, Noon-2 PM ET, Zoom ECA Massachusetts Monthly Chapter Meeting (join at 11:45 if you want to spend some time socializing!) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/735454252?pwd=QkZMcnA4YVVkcGRDM29PcEN4VnhIUT09 Meeting ID: 735 454 252, Passcode: 223189
Our May chapter meeting features a discussion of our Massachusetts chapter’s strategic plan. The plan grew out of a visioning process conducted last summer in which eleven ECA members participated. Since then, the Leadership Team has been working to translate that vision into strategic priorities. We found it convenient to set those priorities based on our team structure, since it is in our work teams that much of the week-to-week activities of the Chapter are conducted. One way to think about an organization’s strategic priorities is to ask how the organization wishes to be viewed by others. Tina Grosowsky, a member of the Leadership Team responded, “They do their homework.” As a result, “We are recognized for our effective advocacy and communication on a number of important state climate bills…We are able to mobilize elders to influence legislators and other policy makers…We are trusted as a knowledgeable resource on the reality of climate change and ways to combat it, and we create effective educational programs to share that knowledge.” But there is a LOT more work to be done, especially since – as the plan makes clear – we wish to build on this strong foundation and continue to expand our reach and our influence. Do you agree? Please review our strategic plan and share your thoughts at the Chapter meeting. READ the strategy document HERE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU in your frame in our Zoom room then! Each one of us matters! ____________________________________________
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 by 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
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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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ECA New Members Orientation
ECA New Members Orientation
May 17, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78845576308?pwd=cTEdxESel6S1-WSi2IqW85KmNHc2YO.1
Join recent members for this lively one hour introduction to our Leadership and other Teams. See how to make the most of our https://ecamass.org/eca-mass-event-calendar/ and website, and our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ecamasschapter posts and event announcements. Bring your lunch and munch online as we connect with other members new and old. Well, most of us are old in some way or another. All are welcome.
And, YES, we will have live meetings and great potlucks again, hopefully in person in your area at least over the summer, but meanwhile...we'll make this as good as it gets. ──────────
Maiyim Baron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78845576308?pwd=cTEdxESel6S1-WSi2IqW85KmNHc2YO.1
Meeting ID: 788 4557 6308 Passcode: D68Nnp
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Let's Talk: Take a Second Look: Climate Science in Pictures
Let's Talk: Take a Second Look: Climate Science in Pictures
May 19, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The ECA Massachusetts Education Team six-session pilot program over three months, “Let’s Talk … about Climate Change.” The program is designed for ECA members and other concerned friends who want an opportunity for lively, interactive discussion about a variety of topics related to climate, without minimal presumptions about one’s level of scientific knowledge. The basic format, as the name “Let’s Talk…” implies, will be conversational, rather than a lecture followed by questions and answers. Most of the discussions will be kicked off by a very short introduction and/or video about the topic. (At times, we will suggest a video to be viewed ahead of time.) Discussion questions will be posted, and active participation will be solicited from all attendees. The series is designed for people to “drop in” for a session, with no expectation that they will participate in any other of the sessions. Topics have been chosen that are of great interest, so we hope many folks will want to attend most of our sessions.
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 367 938 5589 Passcode: Talk
All are one-hour sessions, from 4-5 PM ET, on Thursdays. The dates and topics for the next sessions are:
May 19 ---- Take a Second Look: Climate Science in Pictures Often the story of climate change is most effectively told in pictures. Sometimes what they tell you jumps right out at you, and sometimes it's not so obvious. We’ll talk about some specific visual images related to climate change, what they show you, what they don't, and some implications and takeaways. June 9 -- The Future of Fossil Fuels June 23 --Visions of the Future
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Deep Dialogue honoring LarryRosenberg “The climate crisis: Impending catastrophe and possible responses”
Deep Dialogue honoring LarryRosenberg “The climate crisis: Impending catastrophe and possible responses”
May 23, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Deep Dialogue, our ECA Massachusetts Conversation Series. A deep dive into a topic, with discussion Fourth Monday every month, 4-5:30 PM EDT “The climate crisis: Impending catastrophe and possible responses”
Honoring founding member Larry Rosenberg and his lifelong commitment to environmental work, we will be presenting the paper Larry was working on until he passed on, on May 2nd. “The climate crisis: Impending catastrophe and possible responses”. You can preview it here.
Please join us on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83538742353?pwd=YUU5QU16VVlDMExOMmlPSWVwTG9xUT09 ____________________________________________
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 by 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
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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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Western Mass Climate Action Now Outdoor Gathering
Western Mass Climate Action Now Outdoor Gathering
May 23, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Western Mass Climate Action Now Outdoor Gathering
Everyone warmly invited
Let’s gather face to face as spring blossoms in a troubled world
Community, Conversation, Connection
Time and space to share in small groups at this extraordinary moment
Monday, May 23
6:30-8pm
Pulaski Park
240 Main Street, Northampton
Bring a chair/blanket, mask, dinner if you like
& treats to share if you feel inspired
Email alert by 4pm if we need to cancel due to weather conditions
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ECA Monthly National Call: The intersecting health catastrophes of climate change and air pollution
ECA Monthly National Call: The intersecting health catastrophes of climate change and air pollution
May 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MAY IS CLEAN AIR MONTH!
Join the ECA Monthly National Call Tuesday, May 24 7:00 PM (ET) | 4:00 PM (PT)
Dr. Juan Aguilera, Director of Translational Environmental and Climate Health at Stanford University presents "The intersecting health catastrophes of climate change and air pollution".
More than 40% of Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of fine particle or ozone pollution. According to The American Lung Association’s 23rd State of the Air report, during 2000-2002, Americans suffered more days of “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality than in the last two decades. Join our National Call to learn more about fine particle pollution, the connection between climate change and wildfires, and the damage that air pollutants cause to our hearts, lungs, and brains.
Register Now https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kqffRWjsTyu4tmKvYs7kTg Register now to receive a link to join the webinar or to receive a recording following the National Call. This is a webinar format, we encourage you to join from your computer as it will be easiest to follow and ask questions from your computer. Your active participation gives us the best programs!
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Massachusetts Attorney General Candidates - Climate Debate
Massachusetts Attorney General Candidates - Climate Debate
May 25, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Stop the Peabody Peaker Mass Action
Stop the Peabody Peaker Mass Action
May 26, 2022 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Peabody, MA, USA
Stop the Peabody Peaker Mass Action
Construction has started on the new gas power plant in Peabody. We can't allow things to keep moving forward with blatant disregard for our health and environment.
Join us for a mass action on Thursday, May 26th 11am-3pm in Peabody to tell the Baker Administration: do the health and environment studies that have never been done. We'll be making it clear that our opposition to this project continues, and we want the answers to the questions we've been asking for over a year.
The Stop the Peabody Peaker mass action is coming up right around the corner - it’s our chance to come together and send a resounding message to the Baker administration that this new polluting gas plant is unwanted, unneeded, and tremendously harmful to our communities and our future. Given that construction has started, now is the time to raise our voices louder than we ever have before on this issue. So join us on Thursday, May 26th in Peabody!
Breathe Clean North Shore and our allies are planning lots of fun ways to people to take action and make a strong statement: We’ll be kayaking on the Waters River to capture Peabody and Danvers residents’ attention and highlight the impact the peaker will have on our natural systems We’ll be flying kites from the Danversport bridge to emphasize the importance of clean air We’ll be biking from Boston to Peabody to increase visibility of this issue to those who will be most impacted
We’ll have rallies and standouts on the Danversport bridge, with advocates and elected officials speaking at 11:30am and 1:30pm
We’re looking for folks to jump into any and all of these parts of the day, so please RSVP here to let us know that you’ll be joining! We’ll follow up with additional information. Children are definitely welcome (and encouraged! This will be family friendly). If you cannot attend but would like to support with resources and supplies (including a kayak you can lend!!), please fill out that same form.
Any help you can offer in spreading the word through your networks is much appreciated - we’re aiming for a huge turnout! You can share the Facebook event here. https://www.facebook.com/events/699228547785647
If your organization would like to co-sponsor this action, please reach out to Mireille Bejjani at mbejjani8@gmail.com. See you on the 26th! Breathe Clean North Shore We're still finalizing the details of the action, but there will be lots of ways to participate! Please RSVP if you're interested in coming, and we'll follow up with more information.
If you have any questions, reach out to Mireille Bejjani: mbejjani8@gmail.com
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ECANational Call:Connecting the Issues: Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Our Health Panel Discussion
ECANational Call:Connecting the Issues: Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Our Health Panel Discussion
May 31, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Connecting the Issues: Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Our Health Panel Discussion Tuesday, May 31 12 NOON (Eastern) | 9AM (Pacific)
91% of the global population is breathing polluted air; in the U.S., residents in more than 40% of the country are breathing dirty air. And with a changing climate, air pollution is only getting worse, causing more harm to our health. And the impacts are worst for low income communities, communities of color, children, and the elderly. Join us on May 31 to hear our panel of leading experts discuss the impacts of air pollution and climate change on our health. This session will provide information and resources to help you understand the connections, and tools for taking action for the health of our communities and the safety of our future. |
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Panelists Include:
- Linda Rudolph MD, MPH, public health physician
- Molly Rauch, Director of Public Health Policy, Moms Clean Air Force
- Bob Yuhnke, environmental attorney and policy advisor, Elders Climate Action
- Dr. Afif El-Hasan, American Lung Association
- Kimberly Mitchell, Research and Systems Analyst, Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District
- Dr. Chris Berg, Physician and ECA Member will moderate the session
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MCAN’s May 31 MUNI Summit on Environmental Justice!
MCAN’s May 31 MUNI Summit on Environmental Justice!
May 31, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on TUESDAY, May 31st at 6:00 PM for Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s May 2022 MUNI Summit. The summit will focus on how municipal utilities can advance energy and environmental justice.
A great panel of experts and advocates will discuss what environmental and energy justice means for municipal utilities and their ratepayers, and what steps municipal utilities can take to advance justice in their districts and across the Commonwealth.
Please find more information on MCAN’s website and RSVP using this link: bit.ly/MayMuni
With the passage of the Next Generation Roadmap bill that codified environmental justice into law, municipal utilities are a critical partner in reversing injustices in our energy system. We cannot leave anyone out of a livable, breathable future.
Please RSVP using this link: bit.ly/MayMuni
We hope that you can join us. With Gratitude, Sarah & the MCAN Team
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