Wednesday - October 23, 2024
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Monday September 23, 2024 ( 3 items )  

350.org Responds to UN Pact for the Future
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- 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: New York City - Representatives from across the world have committed to the Pact for the Future at the UN Summit of the Future, the landmark outcome of COP28, namely the tripling of renewable energy capacity and transition away from fossil fuels. 350.org welcomes the reaffirmation of commitments made in Dubai but s  more

Microplastics Threaten Lake Erie and Wildlife
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: CLEVELAND - -Plastic pellets and microplastics that pollute our oceans, lakes, and rivers pose environmental and potential public health threats. To make Ohioans aware of these dangers close to home, Third Act Ohio and PIRG held a nurdle hunt at Euclid Beach on Sunday. Volunteers sifted through the sand and found a total of 1,029 plastic pellets. "Plastic pellets may be tiny,   more

Over 40 State and Local Electeds Call On Gov. Healey To Stop Algonquin Pipeline Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Enbridge's "Project Maple" proposal would expand fracked gas infrastructure against the intent of Massachusetts Climate Goals * * * Today, 45 state and local elected officials sent a letter (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kpDlw1z0iO5GMTvsl2oPYacVVnrnKZ1v-narAKR2H-g/edit) to Governor Healey, calling on her to take an early stance against Enbridge's dangerous proposed fracked gas pipeline expansion,   more