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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Thursday August 29, 2024 ( 4 items )  

350.org: Communities & Activists Protest Against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline in Hoima and Kampala - Peaceful Demonstrations Met With Police Violence and Arrests
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, issued the following news release: Uganda 26th August 2024, EACOP-impacted community members & activists in Hoima Town and Kampala took to the streets to peacefully demonstrate against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, demanding justice, respect for their rights, and an end to the environmental and human rights violations associated   more

MASSPIRG: Department of Energy's New Appliance Efficiency Standards Will Save MA Households $163 Annually
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * National energy efficiency standards apply to air conditioners, clothes dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, other everyday appliances * * * A typical household in Massachusetts stands to save an average of $163 annually on utility bills over the next two decades, thanks to newly updated national appliance efficiency standards, according to analysis re  more

New Analysis From Ceres Shows Top North American Investors With Net Zero Commitments Have Elements of Climate Action Plans in Place
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: A new analysis of 48 of the largest North American investors finds most of them have bold commitments to align their investing and portfolios with a net zero emissions future and most of those with commitments have developed elements of Investor Cli  more

NFPA and Mike Holt Enterprises Collaborate to Publish 2026 NEC Changes Book
QUINCY, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release: The National Fire Protection Association(R) (NFPA(R)) and Mike Holt Enterprises announced their collaboration in publishing a book that explains the key changes in the next edition of NFPA 70(R), National Electrical Code(R) (NEC(R)). The book, titled Changes to the National Electrical Code(R), 2026 edition, is the latest project following their collaboration on the publication   more