Massachusetts
Action Alerts
Support Bold Solutions: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Ask your State legislators and Governor Patrick to commit to 80% reductions in global warming pollution by 2050.
The scientific community agrees that deep reductions of carbon dioxide and other global warming pollutants are needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. If we don't take action now, Massachusetts' climate will resemble the present-day climate of northern Virginia by mid-century and that of Georgia by 2100.
We know what the solutions to global warming are. We have to transition away from fossil fuel overdependence and grow a clean energy economy in Massachusetts. That means committing to safe renewable energy like solar and wind on a large scale. It means significantly expanding energy efficiency and creatively transforming our transportation system to move people and goods more efficiently.
Global warming will impact us all to some degree, but we have a choice as to how serious it will be. Scientists tell us we need to make 80% cuts in global warming pollution by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts. It is up to us to demand that decision-makers act to meet with target and stabilize the climate.
Clean Water Action is currently working with the Massachusetts Climate Coalition to support legislation that will expand energy efficiency, lower energy bills, and make our air cleaner. We need to: expand current electricity efficiency programs to capture all cost-effective efficiency, create mandatory efficiency programs for home heating fuels -oil and natural gas, update energy company incentives so that efficiency can compete on a level playing field, and create incentives for green buildings.
Clean Energy makes sense for Massachusetts.
Ask your State legislators and Governor Patrick to commit to 80% reductions in global warming pollution by 2050.
Support Safer Alternatives to Toxic Chemicals
More than 1/3 of the U.S. population is suffering from a range of chronic diseases, including cancers, asthma, learning and developmental disabilities, birth defects, endometriosis, diabetes, ALS ("Lou Gehrig's Disease), Parkinson's disease, and others.
Scientific evidence increasingly indicates that toxic chemicals contribute to this epidemic of diseases and disorders. These chemicals have become widespread in our air, water, food, schools, workplaces, everyday products and, ultimately, in our bodies.
