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Friends,
Things are so hard right now, but you're far from powerless.
There's so much you can do about the climate crisis,
and that's good because there's so much to
do.
The fossil fuel industry is taking advantage of our focus on
the pandemic. In the last month, the Trump administration has
ok'd rollbacks on clean air laws, lowered fuel emissions standards,
and offered huge bailouts to oil and gas companies. Unbelievably, at a
time when so many of us are staying home from work and facing an
uncertain financial future, fossil fuel companies are still
making their workers build pipelines and other structures that often
cut through vulnerable communities.
There are many ways to take action below. As a first step, write to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to demand a halt to
construction at the Weymouth Compressor Station site. Details here.
In solidarity,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer
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We're Hiring a Digital Organizer & Communications
Specialist
350 Mass is
looking for an experienced, strategic, and collaborative individual to
lead our communications and digital organizing efforts. The Digital
Organizer & Communications Specialist will support the statewide
volunteer network of 350 Mass in using communications and digital
tools for on-the-ground actions and in-person meetings as well as
decentralized statewide campaigns. Read how to apply here.
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Other 350 Mass News
We
Need Your Photos: Do you have any great pics or short videos
of 350 Mass rallies, meetings, and other activities? We're looking for
photos of our volunteers taking action, smiling, and having a great
time! Please upload them here.
Stay in the Loop with Climate Courage: Because of the
pandemic, 350 Mass' direct action wing, Climate Courage, has had to
adjust their plans. Sign up here to stay in the loop about future
actions.
Write a Letter to the Editor: There has never been a
better time to take part in 350 Mass' Letters to the Editor (LTE)
team. Want to join? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more! Our
members have a great success rate in getting letters published! Here
are some recent letters:
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Other Better Future Project News
Intersectionality Panel: Food Security and Climate
Change: Join Communities Responding to Extreme Weather
(CREW) to explore the intersection of food insecurity
and climate change. This will be a virtual event hosted by Communities
Responding to Extreme Weather via Zoom. RSVP here. Tue, Apr 7, 6-7:30 pm.
Resilience Hub Webinar for Houses of Worship:
Wondering how to ensure your faith community is prepared for
the climate crisis? Join Communities Responding to Extreme Weather
(CREW) for a quick webinar to learn how houses of worship and other
community anchor institutions can build climate resiliency into their
missions. RSVP here. Wed, Apr 15, 10 am-10:30 am.
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Other Climate Movement News
Urge
Liberty Mutual to Stop Funding the Climate Crisis: Liberty
Mutual is a huge backer of the tar sands sector, which spells disaster for the climate and Indigenous rights.
We must demand that Liberty Mutual stop insuring tar sands pipelines.
Here's how you can help:
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Join an interactive webinar. Together, we'll email and
call Jay, David and other members of Liberty Mutual's Board of
Directors and the management team.
- Are you a Liberty Mutual policyholder? You have a unique
platform to voice concerns. Sign up here.
Take
an Online Training from 350.org: If you're stuck at home and
you want to take your climate activism to the next level, try these online skill-ups from 350.org. Learn more about the
science of climate change, discover how to have effective climate
conversations, and find out how to run a grassroots campaign.
Weymouth Compressor Station Action: OSHA has issued a
letter to Enbridge after FRRACS' many complaints to FERC and to OSHA
regarding the continued construction during this time of pandemic.
Thanks to all of you for your persistence! It's time to send another
letter to FERC and OSHA to demand a shut down of construction. Learn more here.
Forests, Farms, and Our Food—Virtual Panel on Sustainable
Agriculture: Hear a panel of local experts discuss the
changes we must make to stop water pollution, fight climate change,
and create healthy food. We'll discuss the role of individuals,
corporations, and policy change in shaping a better food system. See the Facebook event. Tue, Apr
7, 6:30-8 pm.
Sign a Petition Calling for a Moratorium on Construction of
Pipeline Projects and Export Facilities: Our nation’s leading
decisionmakers are charged with protecting all the people of our
nation, including the health, safety, and rights of future
generations. A moratorium on pipeline construction is needed to
protect us all. Sign here.
2050 Roadmap Public Meetings: The State's Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has been undertaking a
planning process to address climate change, but COVID-19 has disrupted
the planned meetings. Learn more, find audio recordings and slides
from past meetings, and submit feedback here.
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Solidarity Opportunities
Demand
a People's Bailout: As nurses and grocery clerks keep the
country running, Congress is developing a relief and recovery package
to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We need a swift,
inclusive bailout, by and for the people. Add your voice here.
Tell Grocery Stores—Protect Workers and Customers During COVID-19:
Sign
a petition initiated by workers and customers at
Stop & Shop and Whole Foods locations in Boston to demand safe
conditions for workers AND customers.
Raise Up Massachusetts: This coalition of community
groups, faith-based organizations, and labor unions called for
immediate passage of Emergency Paid Sick Time legislation in
Massachusetts as part of the government response to the COVID-19
outbreak. Read their statement here.
Petition to Suspend Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments
During the Coronavirus Crisis: State and federal officials
are encouraging people who feel sick to stay home, but many workers
already struggle to make rent or mortgage payments. To protect the
health and housing security of our community, ask Governor Baker to
act now so workers won't have to make that choice. Learn more and sign here.
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