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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · 1d

Great legislative briefing at the Statehouse yesterday! We need comprehensive PFAS legislation now to protect the health of our communities. #mapoli

📣 Take action: act.sierraclub.org/actions/mass...

Clean Water Action Massachusetts @cleanh2oma.bsky.social · 2d

How can you tell which products contain toxic #PFAS? You can't.
We hosted a PFAS Show and Tell at the State House today to show why we need to pass @juliancyr.bsky.social and Rep. Hogan's bill to #banPFAS from many products.
@sierraclubma.bsky.social @defendourhealth.bsky.social

photo collage includes Sen Cyr speaking to a crowd, Sen. Brownsberger looking at hiking boots, and volunteers laughing beside a toddler hiking carrier

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Sep 2

Plus, join us on September 10th at 6pm for a virtual training to prepare for the upcoming lobby day! We'll discuss how to lobby legislators, overviews of our priority bills, and logistics for the day.

Sign up: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Lobby Day Training

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for Sierra Club MA's 2025 Lobby Day! Your voice is critical as we lobby for action on climate, clean air, and clean water this year. Training will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. #mapoli #ClimateActionNow

☀️ RSVP Today: bit.ly/lobbydayma25

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Aug 27

As a #biodiversity partner with @massgovernor.bsky.social, we strongly support these goals. Glad to see that addressing #plastics & #pesticides are part of the plan, along with #DarkSkies.

We're working together to protect & provide access to nature for everyone & improve public health. #MApoli

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Last week, @massdfg.bsky.social was thrilled to join @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey, @masseea.bsky.social Secretary Tepper, @massaudubon.org, and 250+ key partners to announce nation-leading Biodiversity Conservation Goals for Massachusetts! 🦎 🦉⚡

Explore the goals > mass.gov/news/healey-...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announces nation-leading biodiversity conservation goals alongside local leaders and partners

DFG Commisioner Tom O'Shea speaks at the event

EEA Secretary Tepper joins Mass Audubon and DFG for a tour of the trails at Long Pasture.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey poses for a photo with the DFG Biodiversity team.

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Jeremy Fisher @jeremyfisher.bsky.social · Jul 31

🔌On Aug 20, I'll be hosting a public webinar exploring the scale of data center buildout, how utilities are reacting, and what policymakers and the public can do to protect health, rates, and our climate targets.
Register here!
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Data Centers: Power Plays - But Who Pays?

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Aug 12

New blog! Read our report on #PFAS in Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) #drinkingwater and #fertilizer. Stakeholders must work together to #stopPFAS exposure at the source. #mapoli

📰 www.sierraclub.org/massachusett...

PFAS and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

By Clint RichmondThe Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) supplies all or part of the drinking water to about 2.7 million people in forty-seven municipalities in the eastern part of the Comm...

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Aug 8

BREAKING: The price of Eversource MA's controversial proposed methane gas pipeline just went UP! MA residents can't afford the health, climate and economic costs of this-$85 MILLION-pipeline. It's time for MA leaders to put #peopleoverprofits
#mapoli
www.masslive.com/westernmass/...

Worlds apart on gas pipeline: Eversource assures it is needed, while protesters call it expensive and unsafe

Eversource wants to construct a new 5.3-mile, 16-diameter gas pipline in Springfield and Longmeadow.

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Aug 1

#Massachusetts is making progress on energy affordability. W/@Mass_DPU 1.0 heat pump rates approved for Eversource MA, National Grid MA & Unitil, many households will see real savings as early as Nov 1. The 2.0 rates can save families even more. #mapoli

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/01/b...

Heat pump owners to get a break on electric rates to lower winter costs - The Boston Globe

The state’s high electric rates and the heating demands of New England winters have produced soaring power bills for heat pump owners.

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Jul 29

We were proud to have members & staff at our table in support of protecting people, #pets, #raptors & other predators by restricting #AnticoagulantRodenticides. Shout out to all the local groups who helped pack the room! #NoSGARs
@massaudubon.org @mspca-angell.bsky.social
#MAPoli

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Jul 10

For the 1st time in 6 years (‼️) the House and Senate have agreed to Joint Rules — new rules that lay down a roadmap for how Beacon Hill moves legislation and makes info publicly available.

There's work to do, but we're ready for a more transparent, participatory, and efficient legislative process ☀️

Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Jun 25

Packed room at the Statehouse today for an important hearing on @massgovernor.bsky.social's Energy Affordability Bill. Governor Healey and the legislature must LEAD on climate during this critical moment! #ClimateJusticeNow #mapoli
@350ma.bsky.social @mofmass.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Jun 13

@massago.bsky.social is joining 10 other AGs to stand up for clean air and sue the Trump Administration over the illegal attacks on the Clean Air Act waivers.

Thank you for fighting to protect our right to clean air.
Read more: www.mass.gov/news/ag-camp...

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Clean Water Action Massachusetts @cleanh2oma.bsky.social · Jun 12

Excited to show up at the State House with our allies to support the indoor air quality bill at the public health committee hearing yesterday!
Take action to fight asthma pollution at: cleanwater.org/actions/ma-c...

@sierraclubma.bsky.social @theclf.bsky.social @350ma.bsky.social

Advocates pose on the fanciest staircase in the Massachusetts State House

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Ben Cushing @bmcushing.bsky.social · Jun 10

📣👋 New paper from @sierraclub.org out today! It's been a long time in the making.

It challenges conventional sustainable investing and urges asset owners to confront climate change as a systemic threat to the global economy and long-term portfolios.

👉 Full paper: www.sierraclub.org/systemic-cli...

Cover of paper from the Sierra Club titled "The Long Term Will Be Decided Now: Why Climate Risk Demands System-Level Action from Investors" (June 2025)

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Jun 9

Round up of new town by-laws in Brookline, Hudson, Needham, Pembroke & Wellesley that address the #PlasticCrisis. Popular campaigns were to ban #BlackPlastic & to #SkipTheStuff. Momentum builds for state laws! #MAPoli

📰 www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

Massachusetts Municipalities Continue to Make Progress on Single-Use Plastics Reduction

BROOKLINE, MA. – Massachusetts municipalities continue to lead the nation in innovative actions to reduce single-use plastics. Several towns, during their annual spring town meetings, adopted a range...

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Jun 2

Saturday, June 7th, is National Trails Day! Join us for a walk along the beautiful Wachusett Reservoir, while also learning about the campaign to end logging on state lands 🥾🌳
#NationalTrailsDay @sierraclub.org

Sign up here ➡️ act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 30

It's #GrowingWildMA day and across MA, participating nurseries like Rogers Spring Hill are partnering with @massdcr.bsky.social , MDAR, and MNLA to give away native plants and wildflower seeds. Natives are a great way to feed our invertebrate friends, reduce watering needs, and #PlantYourTomorrow 🌼

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 30

New @amtrak.com #AcelaII trains are making test runs from #SouthStationBoston to #UnionStationDC.

Video below was recorded today at #MetroparkNJ. Revenue service is coming soon (people are now saying June)!

There is a #HighSpeedRail segment south of #MansfieldMA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf43...

Amtrak Acela 2.0 (Alstom Avelia Liberty) Crew Qualification Train 887 @ Metropark (5/29/25)

YouTube video by Fan Railer

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 22

The Senate's unlawful use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) is a step back for clean air. Full press release: www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

Senate Moves Forward to Sell Out Americans to Polluters, Unraveling Clean Air Act Protections & Setting Dangerous Precedent

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an unprecedented move, the Senate is moving forward today with Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions introduced by Senate Republicans to repeal three California clean vehicl...

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 22

Thank you Senator Markey for speaking up to defend our important clean vehicle rules. Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty low-NOx Omnibus are important in MA to setting us on a path for a livable future.

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 2

Building upon the climate bill from last session, this order is another step closer towards creating an energy system that is built for people, not profit.

Read more by @miriamwasser.bsky.social at @wbur.org
📰 www.wbur.org/news/2025/05...

Mass. orders utilities to spend less ratepayer money on natural gas pipelines

Overhauling the Gas System Enhancement Plan will save ratepayers money and help slash planet-warming emissions, without jeopardizing public safety, the state says.

www.wbur.org

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 2

Under this new order, the DPU will:
✅ Lower spending on GSEP from 3%to 2.5%, which will result in lower bills for gas customers.
✅ Encourage investments in solutions that align with state climate mandates and avoid new fossil fuel infrastructure
✅ Put new cost control measures in place

#BeyondGas

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 2

The Gas System Enhancement Plan #GSEP has failed to live up to its purpose and hasn’t meaningfully reduced the number of catalogued gas leaks – Instead, for-profit utility companies have passed off billions in #pipeline replacement costs to #Massachusetts families and businesses.
#mapoli

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 2

BIG NEWS: The DPU released an exciting order that directs gas utilities to prioritize fixing the riskiest #pipelines and limits spending on full replacements. @sierraclub.org

PR ➡️ www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

Sierra Club Massachusetts Celebrates Changes to Costly Gas System Enhancement Plan

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has released an order reforming the state’s Gas System Enhancement Plan (GSEP) (see, for example, Eversource Gas of Massachusetts and Na...

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · May 1

See you there!! @cleanh2oma.bsky.social @mothersoutfront.org @theclf.bsky.social @ucsusa.bsky.social

Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · May 1

📍Where: Bremen Street Community Park | 344 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128, USA
⌚️When: Tuesday, May 6th | 4 - 6 PM
🔗 RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/169708/...

Join us to rally for clean air on World Asthma Day!

Everyone deserves clean air! But some zip codes are still breathing unhealthy levels of toxic air pollution. Let’s change that! Join the Massachusetts Environmental Justice Table, health professionals...

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