Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 9:30 AM EST – 11:30 AM EST

Carbon Countdown 2021
For details and to register, go here:
https://carboncountdown2021.eventbrite.com
Hear from Massachusetts leaders, Senator Mike Barrett and Rep. Tami Gouveia, about the status and future of climate legislation.
Learn about local initiatives to combat climate change as revealed by the 2021 community climate action survey.
Share in discussions about powerful local solutions and successes during the breakout sessions (see below).
Please check back to this site for updates, including breakout session details.
All are welcome. The event is FREE. Please register. Zoom information to follow.
THANK YOU to MassEnergize for hosting us on Zoom for this event.
TOOLS for TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Electrify Everything
Geothermal Micro-grids
Net Zero Local Plan
Soil, climate, biodiversity and human health
The Gas Story: health aspects of cooking with gas
The Future of Mass Save
Environmental/Energy Justice
Heat Smart Alliance
Tools for Community Organizers
High School Environmental Groups
Introduction to the Drawdown Project
CO-SPONSORS:
350 MetroNorth
350MA
Acton Climate Coalition
Cool Winchester
Elders Climate Action
Energize Framingham
Energize Wayland
Environmental League of Massachusetts
Green Newton
Interfaith Power and Light
JCAN
Lexington Green Network
Lexington GWAC (LexGWAC)
Lexington HS Conservation Club
Lexington HS Make Lex Green
Mass Climate Action Network
MassEnergize
Mothers Out Front Concord
Mothers Out Front Lexington
SUNRISE Lexington
Sustainable Belmont
Sustainable Framingham
Sustainable Wellesley
Winchester Farmers Market Community Hub
SUSTAINABLE MIDDLESEX
Creating Sustainable Solutions Together
Sustainable Middlesex is a network of grassroots climate action groups that are focused on public awareness of, and advocacy for, policies that support climate sustainability, mitigation and adaptation. While centered in Middlesex County and surrounding areas, we include towns from all over Massachusetts.
Our goals include:
• Initiating collaborative effort
• Sharing tested ideas and actions
• Coordinating calendars of events and actions
• Pooling materials and resources for broad us
• Bringing activists together for networking and inspiration

See Less

EEA is hosting two public webinars on the Interim 2030 CECP. Details and registration information is below. The two webinars will follow the same format and stakeholders are invited to attend either. EEA will first present an overview of the Interim 2030 CECP, after which attendees will be invited to provide oral public comment (up to 2 minutes). These comments will be recorded and considered with the other public comments on the Interim 2030 CECP. 

Webinar details:
Interim 2030 CECP Webinar #1, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 3-4:30pm. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_hSMK52GNQPyCmpvXcZ91gQ

Interim 2030 CECP Webinar #2, Monday, March 15, 2021, 6:30-8pm. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_FsmTHu_qQfe-7cQolmid1Q
If you want to learn more, MCAN and ECA are doing webinars to review this important document.

Feel free to contact Sarah D at MCAN (sarah@massclimateaction.net)
https://www.mass.gov/.../massachusetts-clean-energy-and... 

Special Evening Session with CREW

A evening departure from our usual Monday afternoon Deep Dialogue time , to accommodate participation from youngers in the Sunrise movement and CREW. 7 - 8:30 pm
https://www.climatecrew.org,
 a network of local leaders building grassroots climate resilience working to equip families & communities with the resources and capacity to prepare for and respond to local climate changes equitably, sustainably, & collaboratively.

We continue our efforts to build intergenerational collaboration and work with "frontline communities" who are active in Climate and Environment Justice causes.

Come join us for this presentation and conversation. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88558408564?pwd=YTJ3QUNFRSttcWVQejZyUkgrVE9VQT09

Meeting ID: 885 5840 8564
Passcode: 675727

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 AT 6 PM EDT

2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan Presentation & Discussion
Free · Online Event

Event by Mass Sierra Club, Massachusetts Climate Action Network and Mass Power Forward

Join us for a presentation and discussion about how Massachusetts residents can use their voices to advocate for clean energy and climate in the upcoming Clean Energy and Climate Plan.
Tentative Agenda
- Introductions
- Background
- Decarbonization Roadmap Study and Purpose of Plan
- Recommendation Highlights
- Opportunities for Advocacy
Presenters
- Deb Pasternak, Chapter Director, Sierra Club Massachusetts
- Jacob Stern, Deputy Director, Sierra Club Massachusetts
- Veena Dharmaraj, Director of Transportation, Sierra Club Massachusetts
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZcsd-GhrzktH9SN2jTpVk-pEnGsh... 

MIT Better World (Sustainability) 03.16.21 Toward a Sustainable Future Securing a sustainable future for humankind depends on rapid, far-reaching efforts to slow climate change and mitigate its harsh impacts. For decades, MIT students, researchers, and faculty members have pioneered the scientific understanding of climate change and helped advance technological responses, from alternative energy to batteries to fusion. As we accelerate this work—and as the climate crisis highlights and intensifies social inequities around the globe—MIT is also pursuing inclusive dialogue and a broad array of policy innovations to help drive action, at scale and in time to make a difference. Register today and join us online on Tuesday, March 16, to hear insights from Institute leaders, faculty, alumni, and students who are mobilizing to understand and address these challenges and pursue a healthy future for our planet and for humanity. Following the main session, you will be able to choose from a variety of concurrent, interactive breakout sessions. There, MIT faculty, staff, alumni, and students will share research highlights and news from across the Institute. Register Today TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 7:00–8:30 pm ET Live Online7:00 pm ET Main Session7:40 pm ET Breakout Sessions MIT Better World (Sustainability) will feature: Asegun Henry SM ’06, PhD ’09 Robert N. Noyce Career Development Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Associate Professor and Director, Atomistic Simulation & Energy Research Group Annauk Denise Olin Graduate Student, MIT Indigenous Languages Initiative Martin A. Schmidt SM ’83, PhD ’88 Provost; Ray and Maria Stata Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Maria Zuber Vice President for Research; E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics Learn more about our main session speakers and breakout sessions on the event webpage. Programming will be live captioned from 7:00 to 8:30 pm ET. Questions? Email betterworldsustainability@mit.edu or call +1 617.253.8243.   Massachusetts Institute of Technology 600 Memorial Drive, W98 | Cambridge, MA 02139 betterworld.mit.edu | #MITBetterWorld

https://keepmassbeautiful.org/news-events/events-calendar.html/event/2021/03/18/talking-trash-recycling-with-the-town-of-acton/318074
Are you confused about what should go in your trash barrel and what should go in your recycling bin?

Join Keep Massachusetts Beautiful and the Town of Acton for a free Zoom presentation and discussion of ways we can all reduce waste and improve recycling.

The Talking Trash & Recycling program is an interactive presentation that will teach you what really happens to your trash and recyclables here in Acton.